Cornerstone No. 183, page 9
Crimes of religion have one thing in common, the rabbi says: they involve
making God in our image instead of letting Him remake us in His. A change of
mindset is urgently needed.
“Today God is calling us, Jews, Christians and Muslims to let go of hate and the
preaching of hate and live as brothers and sisters, true to our faith and as a
blessing to others regardless of their faith, honouring God’s name by honouring
His image,” the book concludes.
Clearly and compellingly written,
is a must-read for
adherents of Judaism, Christianity and Islam who are struggling to understand
the religious extremism and terror that are tearing our world apart in the 21st
century.
While Sacks can’t and doesn’t offer up instant solutions to the problem, his call
to Jews, Christians and Muslims to re-examine their scriptures and stand
together against those who seek to use religion to their own ends is both timely
and courageous. Let’s pray his call is heeded.
Morven McLean Bennie
Annual Scots Kirk Bazaar
The annual Scots Kirk Bazaar took place on Saturday, 5th November. An inside
source has it that the event has been taking place for more than 40 years!
Visitors came steadily throughout the day, braving the pelting rain. The doors
opened at 10 a.m. with a full hall through lunchtime. The afternoon continued
with a steady stream of people through to closing at 4 p.m. Children enjoyed
face painting upstairs while shoppers searched for Hidden Treasures
downstairs. In the main hall they found beautiful displays of home baking, jams,
marmalades, gifts and toys. Hungry visitors were able to enjoy the warmth of
the tea room upstairs or the rustic coolness of the BBQ outside. They were even
able to enjoy a tour of the church.
More than 60 volunteers contributed across the 13 stalls and activities. Thanks
to the great teamwork of all involved, the event raised more than CHF 10,000
for the church and for the charities of Kalunba, Christian Aid and Jyoti’s Joy.
Janet Shaner
Deadline for the next edition of Cornerstone:
15th January 2017