Happy Easter to those who are celebrating today!
I thought I'd take a break from working and stuffing myself with Cadbury mini-eggs (Cadbury was once owned by a Quaker family) and say a little something about Easter. Like many a liberal Quaker, I cannot decide if I believe in the resurrection, or if I even believe it to be essential. But, I do really love Jesus. He's a great teacher and friend, and when I read about him, I can't help but think he was an amazing example of what it means to love and serve our neighbors and the planet. Each Sunday I listen to a quirky radio program called "The Jesus Christ Show". Now, those who know me well are likely to find this surprising. I'm not the type to enjoy "churchy" music and evangelistic style preaching. But that is not what this show is. It's a guy who, in the words of the show's producers, does "interactive radio theater designed to teach people about themselves and the historical person of Jesus". Basically, he takes on the role of Christ--you can call and ask him anything you want. And often, his answers are surprising. They sound nothing like the somber, near-apocalyptic words often spoken by those like Pat Robertson. Rather, they are kind, gentle, free of judgement, and dare I say--maybe even a bit liberal. And really, that's not so surprising--in fact, it's quite consistent with the Jesus I have come to love and chosen to follow.
***For more information on "The Jesus Christ Show", check out their website: http://www.thejesuschristshow.com/ To hear the show in the Greensboro area, tune your radio to 94.5 FM***
