Devotional: A historical reflection on blood, violence and compassion
By Drake Hunter | Devotional, Rocky Mountain Voice
July 13, 2024: This day marked a distressing moment in history — an assassin's attempt on President Donald J. Trump's life that reverberated globally, evoking echoes of past events where seemingly insignificant details held immense significance.
It felt as though we were bearing witness to the unfolding of history, and the blood on the President's ear marked a transformative juncture in time and the annals of history.
For those familiar with literature, particularly the Bible, the symbolism of blood as representative of life, sacrifice and atonement, and the connotation of the right ear as a symbol of attentive listening and obedience to God's voice, are familiar themes. When such significant events occur, it is natural for people...