Kurt Vonnegut - "For some reason, the most vocal Christians among us never mention the Beatitudes (Matthew 5). But, often with tears in their eyes, they demand that the Ten Commandments be posted in public buildings. And of course, that's Moses, not Jesus. I haven't heard one of them demand that the Sermon on the Mount, the Beatitudes, be posted anywhere.
"Blessed are the merciful" in a courtroom? "Blessed are the peacemakers" in the Pentagon? Give me a break!"
*Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
*Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
*Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
*Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
*Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
*Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
*Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
*Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
