Martial Law: Imminent Arrival?

[Lauren Johnson]

You do so seem to be on a mission, though. Good luck with that--whatever it is. You obviously have deep passion regarding this subject. It shows you care. Having said that, the "myth" to which you have been alluding does not exist in a vacuum, nor is it singular. They are multiple and they permeate BOTH sides of the debate.

Agree. Although I want to make it clear that what I call myths are in fact inevitable with good and bad consequences. For example, I came to realize that my core myth comes from when my family sat down to hear Bible stories and my favorites came from the Old Testament. I was most impressed by the stories of the prophets exposing lies. And certainly my favorite stories were about David who finally was caught stealing another man's wife and sending him to his death. Psalm 51 is in response to David's confrontation with the prophet Nathan.

It was only in the last few years that I came to realize how important these Bible stories were to me. The stories of the prophets quietly live within me. They have become a part of my own myth. It's just that I now embrace them.

Sorting out truth from myth is not everyone's cup-of-tea, nor is it within the analytical abilities of many who do feel strongly about it. Passion is not necessarily accompanied by reason. Effective myth busting is often instigated by the wisdom of the poet rather than by the analysis of the belligerent.

I would say that myth busting needs to be proceeded by becoming clear on the myths that motivate one to bust myths. I have no time for myths that champion one group over another. The myth of redemptive violence is ubiquitous and should be seen as self negating.

Therefore, some myths need busting; some need embracing and nurturing. Passion at the risk of belligerence is inevitable.

I guess what I am saying is to agree with your last paragraph in my own language with a slight alteration. The wisdom of the poet gives one the strength and courage to endure the rigors of myth busting.

All the best.