‭Proverbs 30:10 NLT‬ [10] Never slander a worker to the employer, or the person will curse you, and you will pay for it.

https://bible.com/bible/116/pro.30.10.NLT

Ecce Homo, which translates to "Behold the Man," refers to a scene from the Bible where Jesus Christ is presented before the Jewish populace. This episode occured after Christ was whipped, crowned with thorns, and mocked, culminating in the Crucifixion. The renowned Italian artist Antonio Ciseri explored this subject, treating it as a historical occurrence.

This large artwork was created over a span of nearly two decades, from 1871 to 1891. Commissioned by the Italian government, it is Ciseri's most monumental religious creation and was unveiled in his studio shortly after his passing, earning widespread praise for its radiant light and the masterful rendering of translucent whites. Ciseri adopts a factual, scientific perspective in depicting the moment Pontius Pilate, from a palace balcony, presents Christ and Barabbas to the assembled crowd for judgment. The governor's wife is the only character whose face is visible, sharing a private moment with her maid, seemingly conveying her belief in Christ's innocence through a whisper. The inclusion of Roman soldiers and various elements like historical clothing and architectural features imbues the painting with a genuine historical ambiance.

P.S. Christians all around the world are now celebrating the week leading to Easter. Here's a glimpse on how artists portrayed the Holy Week in art!

Communism is so powerful that even God fears it

The Lord said, “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them. - Genesis 11:6

Great interview, jacobin W column

I would call myself an atheist right now, but I feel something within me that is religious. I don't know what I believe in but I want to study Christianity, but I have no idea where to start. I was born catholic but absolutely hated it, there was contradictions to its teachings at every turn, and there was constant cruelty and abuse. It felt like a place for rich middle class assholes to call themselves good people and justify their bigotry. For 5 years now, I've referred to myself as "atheist," but have always been very interested in concepts of Christianity and Gnosticism, as well as religion in general. However, every community -- both IRL and online -- of Christians has been ridiculously toxic and hateful, and as a bi (also confused about that too) man I have never felt safe at any of these places, even "inclusive" ones. But christian themes and ideas have always made me feel a way that is indescribable, and I want to reevaluate my faith.

Now, from the little I know about Christianity, Gnosticism seems to, at least from my view, reconcile the the things that gave me so much grief about the bible. The idea of the bible's YHVH as being an ignorant and malevolent being whose arrogance leads it to enslave humans and go against god's true ideals, and bringing suffering to its imperfect world. But, how would I reconcile this as a communist? If the "goal" of Gnosticism is to is to escape to the perfect, immaterial world, what would be the point of making our current one better?

I want to do more research, and try to find the answer to all of this but I just don't know where to start. I think I should read the bible, but I have so much shit going on, so I don't know whether or not I can commit to that. Already I have 8 hours of school, an hour of studying Chinese, an hour of working out, and still spending time with my friends and family, I don't know how I could commit more time to diligently and properly studying religion. Do any of you comrades have advice? Thank you for reading this, and I'm sorry it's been a stream of consciousness-type post.

https://twitter.com/thesonofbran/status/1756833073734275489

https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/taylor-swift-single-women-right-wing/

Bigger scandal is blessing owners of course

And Godamn I wish knew more about ideology to make a cogent argument for it. Because while I’m not a Christian, I can’t help but notice how Jesus basically symbolizes most of what I believe as a socialist.

Really could be my autistic brain stretching some of the minute details, but think about it for a sec. You have two groups of people with a strong belief (sharing art and music with a group of likeminded people and giving praise to something you believe controls your life) and there are these fuckers in both cases selling shit and disturbing the realness of it all

Idk maybe I’m just a hater, but the two situations seem logically the same to me.

Merry Christmas