Saying Farewell to George Floyd
During the funeral for George Floyd in Houston, the Reverend Al Sharpton quoted from Ephesians Chapter 6, or the "Letter to the Ephesians" written (supposedly) by the Apostle Paul. He read: "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes," and "Struggles are... against the powers of darkness, and against spiritual forces of wickedness."
Of course, Sharpton was referring to the powers of darkness and wickedness within American police departments and the criminal justice system. But Ephesians 6:5 also contains the quote used by American slaveholders before the Civil War: "Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as you obey Christ."
The Reverend Al Sharpton |
Statue of Artemis at Ephesus |
The Romans turned the city of Ephesus into a fortress that served their own purpose. The Romans also murdered Jesus for their own purpose. Of course the Romans embraced the concept of a male god that condoned invasion, conquering, domination, and violence. And Rome eventually became the seat of power of the religion for worship of the man they murdered. They are the definition of the word "opportunist."
Kennedy at the stone carving of the goddess Nike at Ephesus |
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