Blessed are the poor in spirit: for they shall be beloved by their exploiters.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit nothing and yet be satisfied.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be renowned after they have been killed.
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs
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Very dark and interesting, all of the power of scripture combined with the sceptic reality of this world.
The cynicism and wisdom of the older generation - I can so relate to this. Well thought out write.