tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24378081.post5661150669062224612..comments2023-08-24T04:37:47.133-07:00Comments on Cost of Discipleship: Small blasphemiesΡωμανός ~ Romanóshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00212143017939554092noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24378081.post-15481315091969078642015-04-15T10:38:07.522-07:002015-04-15T10:38:07.522-07:00Sasha, the story about Francis of Assisi is from p...Sasha, the story about Francis of Assisi is from possibly the best modern biography of his life, which I recommend most highly, <i>God's Fool</i>, by Julien Green. This book is unusual in that it treats Francis with respect and even veneration, but entirely without the resorting to the fantastic and mushy devotionalism that almost every other book does.<br /><br />I have not heard of a specific book about Japanese persecution of missionaries as you describe, but the test of trampling a cross or crucifix is a common one.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment. It has sparked another post which I will be publishing in a moment.<br />Ρωμανός ~ Romanóshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00212143017939554092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24378081.post-14761202678386520252015-04-15T08:54:23.078-07:002015-04-15T08:54:23.078-07:00> I don’t pretend to understand why people shou...> I don’t pretend to understand why people should be so childish and proffer such petty blasphemies to the Lord, who is not moved to anything but pity for them...<br /><br />They're not doing it to the Lord - they don't even believe in His existence. They only do to provoke those funny people (who react).<br /><br />> After he crossed the carpet, walking naturally and not trying to avoid treading on the crosses, he said, ‘I have walked on these crosses because they are the cross of the bad thief, which you may keep. I will, on the other hand, keep the cross of my Lord Jesus Christ.’<br /><br />Interesting story.<br />Have you hear of/read a Japanese book where Christian missionaries are tempted to step on the Crucifix? I can't recall the title right now, very difficult read though...Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10101720037854908041noreply@blogger.com