Upside Down and Backwards

Why is it that we treat human life so glibly? Who decided that Terri Schiavo shouldn't be fed? Isn't that just unconscionable and wrong? Why is it that 'progressive liberals' are more likely to defend animal rights than human ones? Who decided that those who support abortion are pro-choice rather than anti-life? And why is pro-life considered anti-choice? Who says that euthanasia is anything about mercy?

Mercy is God who comes to earth and takes on a human body with all of its limitations; with all its pain and its joys. Who comes with Good News for all men; who heals; who loves; who forgives.

And who was killed by those who hated what He stood for; those who hated Him with an unreasonable and irrational hatred; those who did not even value the life of the Son of God.

Things haven't changed much in 2000 years. We've got it all upside down and backwards.

We call tomorrow 'Good' Friday; humanity's darkest hour and greatest hope. May we celebrate the One who conquered death and by so doing gave meaning to our lives; gave us a reason to be merciful and compassionate; to love; to cherish the lives of those for whom He paid the ultimate price.

Note: If you want to think about just what that price entailed, Dana at Think Pink has this post.