Being Easter Sunday, let me begin (rather than ending) with Will Rogers quotes.
“I heard (‘Easter Bonnet’) on the radio. It’s pretty. It’s my favorite tune, with it being Easter.” Radio, Apr. 21, 2935
“I bet any Sunday could be made as popular at church as Easter is if you made ’em fashion shows too… We will do anything, if you just in some way turn it into a show.” DT #2718, Apr. 22, 1935
“I was raised predominately a Methodist, but I have traveled so much, mixed with so many people in all parts of the world, I don’t know now just what I am. I know I have never been a nonbeliever. But I can honestly tell you that I don’t think that any one religion is the religion…. Which way you serve your God will never get one word of argument or condemnation out of me.” WA #524, Jan. 8, 1933
Was the No Kings activity last Saturday successful? Well, within hours after it ended, I saw the announcement that an important visitor is planning to come to the White House: King Charles of England. I guess he wants to learn how a man with no royal heritage seems to have dominating power.
Ten million “No Kings” followers are determined to keep ten million others from being deported. Even King Charles himself will admit he has no power, and if he did, he would also deport a bunch of intruders, mainly the ones who have walled off parts of the UK and replaced English law with Sharia laws. Of course, the No Kings protesters have other goals and some are mighty popular. Mainly, they want Donald Trump and all Republicans out of office. And the sooner the better.
On this day, Christians around the world all agree there is only one true king. If you’re not Christian, and don’t believe that Jesus died on a cross, was buried, and three days later rose from the dead and lives with us today, then that’s ok. Followers of Jesus Christ are not going to cut off your right hand or slice your tongue just because you practice a different religion, or none at all.
Meanwhile in Iran, both pilots of the F-15 shot down have been rescued. President Trump has told the new Ayatollah and his henchmen (what’s left of ‘em) their time is running out. Clearly, we don’t want to destroy essential infrastructure, but if that’s what it takes to get free and clear use of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, then that’s THEIR choice.
Here at home, the main complaint is gasoline costing $4.00 a gallon. We forget that four years ago it was even more expensive. Let’s hope that this war ends quicker than the Russia invasion of Ukraine, which is still raging!