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Beatitudes for today
This short meditation was written in response to a challenge to write some Beatitudes to reflect today’s concerns in contemporary Western society.
As such it should be seen as stimulus material whose main purpose is to promote thought. Essentially, it is satirical in nature and not to be taken too seriously, and relates equally to the woes of Luke.
Blessed are the talented, for they shall gain fame and fortune.
Blessed are the rich, for they shall know not need.
Blessed are the wealthy, for they shall have care in their twilight years.
Blessed are celebrities, for they shall be honoured by many.
Blessed are the articulate, for they shall access justice.
Blessed are the healthy, for they shall live long without pain or suffering.
Blessed are the the influential, for they shall twist and turn, duck and dive out of all responsibility.
Continues... concludes with seven 'follow up points' for disscussion.
© Colin Smith June 2011