Not Jesus

Turn "trauma into treasure," or escape from the "desperation zone" or "impossibility zone." How? According to a local writer, preacher and Minister - you should turn to Jesus. Receive the Jesus message. Because nothing but problems beset us, you need to turn somewhere for help - to Jesus. I find this approach to living depressing and distorted. It reminds me of the war with words in both liberal land and Communist North Korea where lies are embraced with gusto. The war of words takes precedence over a desire to evaluate facts. Prisoners of war learned this in Korea and Viet Nam; conservatives and tea party patriots easily discern this today in the land of Obama. No, Jesus cannot solve the trauma, desperation or impossible situation in which we find ourselves trapped and waiting. Prayers alone won't do. We must run to, not from the light of reason.

Jeasu is God. His message can enlighten and comfort us. but He is not the solution to our everyday problems. We apply our reason, as informed by His message to solve and live with our problems.