If I can speak candidly for a moment, I’ve never understood why we call Good Friday “good.” Don’t get me wrong, I understand the historical and theological rationales, and yet… I hate Good Friday, and I see nothing about it that’s good… I hate what was done to Jesus… it makes me sad and angry.
The day marks the anniversary of the horrific and cruel execution of a person unjustly convicted by an oppressive power as a scapegoat. The crucifixion of Jesus represents everything that is wrong with the world and it’s violent systems.
As much as I can love a person I never met face-to-face, I can honestly say I love Jesus… I don’t even know a lot about love, but even with my limited experience of love, I would still say that I love Jesus… And that’s why I don’t love this day… and it sure as hell ain’t “good.” I hate that he suffered, and felt alone, and was betrayed.
While this is a holy day, a day I remember (cause I can’t seem to forget), and a day of solemn honor… I also grieve it… I’m not sure I can justify calling this day good any longer.
I’m not trying start a debate or anything, its just not a good day. Jesus deserved better!
Peace, dwight
