What About Peace?

You've seen the pictures. You may have read the story of Mrs. Sheehan in Crawford Texas or heard about her distain for President Bush and our country. She is grieving and it appears she has become increasingly angry and bitter at goodness. Understandingly we sympathize with her and her loss of her son in Iraq. Like all those who fight to defend us, he is the hero of this tragedy. It's because of him and those who fight in wars for our country that we even exist in this land; a land so many desire to live in.
I want to address something else which might not be as obvious. At first glance, Cindy Sheehan is wearing a shirt with a "peace" sign. As her story gains attention, she is being praised for her hatred of George W. Bush. She is fast gaining recognition for her so-called cause against the Iraq war and our fight against terrorists. Right now, many are jumping on her bandwagon of "peace". What isn't apparent on the surface is the kind of "peace" she seems to be pouring her heart into. I offer only a brief thought. The peace sign is a symbol of a cross --a cross that has been broken and turned upside down. I believe those who use the peace symbol are in reality, making a mockery of God and what Christ did on the cross. The very One who provides peace and IS peace that passes all understanding, is again ridiculed, despised and rejected for this other kind of "peace". This new "peace" is a false hope which can only come from the prince of this world as he masks himself as an angel of light in these troubled times.
"Satan, the god of this evil world, has blinded the minds of those who don't believe, so they are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News that is shining upon them. They don't understand the message we preach about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God." 2 Corinthians 4:4 nlt
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