The team at dark mofo couldn’t come up with anything more original than the cross of Christ. It seems to come back every year. Fair enough I suppose – it’s certainly a powerful symbol.
To invert it is interesting. Some feel that it is deliberately irreverent. Is it to invoke rage? Others have commented that the organisers lack artistic courage to mock any of the other world religions.
Maybe one or both views are true.
However I can’t help but feel inspired by the cross of Saint Peter. Legend or history, I don’t really know. He was certainly killed many years ago under Nero for having an unacceptable faith in an intolerant culture based on power and coersion – with the most degrading and painful death the proud leaders of Rome could devise.
Out of love for his saviour, Jesus, he objected that he couldn’t accept the same treatment.
Humbly said, “I’m not worthy to die like Jesus. Please kill me upside down”, so history suggests.
Near the red lamps, in the cold midwinter, a group of people met to pray. They prayed for a blessing on all the people of Tasmania, for happiness, provision and safety – regardless of their beliefs. There was a little wooden cross in the window, with a white light.
In the shadow of these crosses.
Humility in pride month.
A light in the darkness.
That’s true artistry. And it didn’t cost the taxpayer a cent.
