Faith in the face of ... whatever the hell this is.

an essay for subscribers

As he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!”  Then Jesus asked him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.” Mark 13

Knowing how impressed his disciples are with the permanence and hope of the temple, Jesus pro…