Tagged: crucifixion

Cross Words

An ancient instrument of execution used by a brutal and oppressive regime is exalted today as a symbol of humankind’s liberation from the power of evil. Nobody who attended this momentous event two millennia ago (except the guest of dishonor) quite understood that. Or was there someone on hand with an inkling?

In Defense of Simon of Cyrene

For many years I have had an overwhelming desire to come to the defense of Simon of Cyrene.