Film 'The Cross' Recounts Unlikely Pilgrimage
By Mike O'Sullivan
Los Angeles
Source: VOA
 

Christian minister Arthur Blessitt has spent 40 years on an unusual mission, carrying a large cross around the world. 

The one-time youth pastor to Hollywood's Sunset Strip returned to Hollywood for the opening of a film that chronicles his travels. Arthur Blessitt has been called "crazy" and "a nut."  Sometimes the comments come from his admirers who at least respect Blessitt's perseverance.  The Evangelical Christian preacher has walked more than 60,000 kilometers with a 3.5-meter cross on his back.  The journey has taken Blessitt through scores of war zones and led to encounters with noted figures, from Pope John Paul II to the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. 

'The Cross' poster

Peace, The Church and Society
By Craig Condon
Source: EzineArticles.com

"You have heard it said of old, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, but I say unto you; do not resist the evil person. If he strikes you on the left, turn to him on the right". Jesus tells us in Matthew 5 verses 38-39 not to contribute to further violence by retribution, but rather to tolerate the insult and abuse, and to indicate to the abuser that he is not your enemy. He knew that mortal violence, retaliation, retribution or vengeance did not resolve any issue. War has often been used to resolve issues, but are there other ways to solve problems? 

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