Peace
Posted by Jill Warner in Current Event Editorials.
Jesus says, “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)
Throughout history there have been many non-violent protests and demonstrations in the name of peace and freedom. Ghandi, Martin Luther King, and the Dalia Lama demonstrate the unlimited Grace of peace, love, and freedom of non-violent non-cooperation. Non-violent activism has taken the form of hunger strikes, sit-ins, marches, refusing to sit in the back of the bus, and camping out in the branches of an ancient tree. Yes, environmental and peace activism has taken many forms, but rarely has it taken the form of public nudity. In this context, it is no small wonder that Gennifer Moss, also known as The Peace Rider, and Earth Friend Gen, has captured global headlines with her shocking public appearances skating and riding her bicycle in the nude. Even though her nudity violates no public law, her outrageous stand for peace and the environment has been the source of public outrage and has resulted in her arrest on several occasions. Of course, the natural question arises – Why is she willing to expose herself to such intense public ridicule?
Jesus says, “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” (Matthew 5:9) She made national headlines this week, when the Portland Oregon police department was flooded with calls reporting that a woman was riding her bike nude. In a recent interview, Gennifer explained that the purpose of her frequent nude appearances is to bring attention to the necessity of peace for ourselves and the planet. Gennifer intimates, “Peace begins with ourselves, our minds, spirit, hearts and souls, and our bodies are an integral part of ourselves and I was created in God’s creation and no part of me is obscene.” On the next page you might be even more shocked by a miraculous photo of her that is simply mind blowing! How can her outrageous stand for peace and the mysterious picture on the next page help you understand the teaching of Jesus on and even deeper level? Wow!!!!!!!
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