Comment from barkingdog

Exceptional

This is amazing. What if ... ?
And yes his eyes may not be blue.
This is a wonderful concept using today's travel restrictions. Imagine turning anyone away who could be an asset to our country let alone Jesus.

You win is well deserved. Excellent writing.

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

Thank you very much for the high accolades and stars. Yes, imagine what may be turned away bbecause prehudice against a religion or racial difference blinds and turns into such fear and hatred. Thanks again.

Comment from mrsmajor

Excellent

Interesting piece, Congratulations on the win...The God I serve has never been seen, so whether he had blue eyes, brown eyes, isn't of importance to me...the same applies to His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, after He rose from the tomb..l do appreciate the way you described the man, for me he appeared a man without knowledge, and one that saw Christ only through his eyes..

I know from the forum your thoughts on the subject of religion, and so I do understand the true meaning of your piece.
Personally I see Christ only through His teaching...

Thanks for sharing this with us, and again Congratulations on the win...

Regards,
Victoria

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2018

Many zealots have a skewed idea of what Christ's message means. There is a myth still alive that all babies are born with blue eyes in the likeness of Jesus. My point was not ti mess with religion, but to point out that prejudice might blind people, turn down Christ himself.

I know you believe you know how I feel about religion, but I';m not sure you do. I don't believe religion and politics nix. Those with radical ideas about the Bible always find a verse to make their point, but veer off the subject entirely.. What they are really saying is that I'm right because am right and you're wrong.

I am very much a Christian and fully respect all faiths, but I choose not to discuss my beliefs-especially in political matters..

Thanks for reading and the review.



many Evangelists

reply by mrsmajor on 19-Sep-2018

I do agree with you so much, that's why I often ask those so interested in discussing religion to go to the proper site...for me Religion and Politics just don't match...

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

It's sad if Jesus is on the watch list. It seems a lot of people have forgotten what He taught about how to live. I like the veiled mention of President Trump and your feeling about his election.

Congrats on the win.

Keep writing

dragonpoet

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2018

There are people who believe Trump was hand picked by God/ I don't agree. Thanks for reading.

reply by dragonpoet on 19-Sep-2018

I am right there with you. You're welcome.

dragonpoet

Comment from Dawn Munro

Exceptional

Why am I not surprised this amazing story won (although I'm willing to bet you are surprised to 'see' me - lol - it's been a while).

But I couldn't resist, not with that title, and I HAVE read some of your work, though not reviewed. I have zip to offer a writer of your calibre, my friend.

Congratulations. I LOVED it.

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2018

I haven't posted very much in the last year--or longer. I have developed macular degeration and it's very difficult for me to read. Poetic justice--huh?

Thanks for the celestial bouquet. Yes, winning is always sweet, especially when there's a cash prize involved. LOL/ Thanks so much, ingrid

reply by Dawn Munro on 18-Sep-2018

You're very welcome. Sorry to hear about the trouble with your eyes!

Comment from Mark Valentine

Exceptional

A deserving winner, this short story makes a big statement. It seems to me that the best test of the "Christian-ness" of a policy (especially one that is espoused by ones who would call themselves Christians) is to put it side by side with the source of Christian values and see how it holds up - you do that wonderfully here. I can't help but think that the Sara Sanders and Steve Bannons of the world wouldn't recognize Jesus if He washed their feet.

Congrats on your win!

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2018

Right on. Mark. I participate in the political forum here, and the zealots drive me crazy with their hypocrisy--just me,, I guess. The most vocal debaters believes Trump is God's choice for America. What a base the POTUS gas!

Thanks for your review and sharing. Especially thanks for the celestial bouquet.

Comment from CD Richards

Excellent

Well, when the title caught my attention, I couldn't pass it up. This is a really clever piece you've penned here. Love the irony, and especially the screamer about Trump. A most deserved winner of the contest, I'm only sorry that even though it's only Tuesday, I haven't got a six left. It certainly deserves it. Well done :)

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2018

Craig, you are one of the people who understands my feelings about religion and hypocrisy. There was a myth still believed by many people that ALL children are born in the image of Jesus with blue blue and then their eyes change colour. With all the bigotry today it seems ridiculous that people pray to Christ and ban all people who likely looked like hi,

Thanks for the review and 'phantom' six--LOL

Comment from Sanku

Exceptional

Congratulations!.it was well deserved .your story is apt to this modern age when people turn away from God.

I liked the dialogues and the the truth being revealed in the last sentence
Great write!

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2018

I think I had as much fun writing this as you did reading. Thanks so very much for all the stars.

Comment from Joy Graham

Exceptional

Hello Spiritual Echo,

This is a fascinating subject. It would be wonderful to hear that Jesus was wandering around among us. I'd love to see that in person. I love that you have him on the restricted list, and that he said he wS invited by prayer. This whole story gives me goose bumps :) Well done in winning first place.

Joy xx

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2018

Miss Jot. thanks for the accolades and the lovely celestial bouquet. It was meant to be thought provoking, perhaps reminding folks that Christ was born and preached in the Middle East.

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Congratulations! What a brilliant idea and a superb flash fiction. I wish I had thought of it. Very well written prose - Well done. Warm regards Dorothy

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2018

Thank you so much for the kind and enthusiastic response/

Comment from meeshu

Excellent

this is a good piece and makes a its point clear. the blue eye thing brings up a story in itself. I wish you the best in the contest, Echo...............meeshu

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2018

Thanks, I won. Yes, the blue eyes went along with the myth that all babies are born with blue eyes because they were the color of Jesus's own.