When a Jesus Youth shows interest in politics (BJRE048)
When a Jesus Youth shows interest in politics (By Dr. Edward Edezhath - Published in Kairos Magazine in 2024) A few years back, I attended a marriage reception. A young woman approached me and introduced herself. “I am Mary. I was very regular in your prayer group during my college days.” Now, she is a mother of three and busy with life. “I want to tell you something. Will you be upset?” I didn’t know how to respond and just smiled. “A few years back, when you were a candidate in the elections to the parliament, all your cotton ‘khadar’ shirts were stitched at my shop.” My thoughts went back to those hectic days of campaigning. “Your wife came to my shop and gave me the clothing material and measurements for your shirts. After she left, I told my girls to stitch the shirts except the buttons. I personally stitched all your shirt buttons, praying fervently throughout that time that you would fail in the elections.” Both of us laughed. “Your prayer group and the teachings and ...