The Way of Jesus is the Cross: Let’s Not Make Politics Our Religion (Mk 8:27-35)

Today’s times in many ways are no different than the times of Jesus when he was tempted to use worldly powers, leaders, politics, and armies to bring about the kingdom of God. But these are just ways to avoid the cross, the longer and more difficult way of humility, sacrificing and Love. This is the way that Jesus chose to promote the kingdom, and he asks us to pick up our cross and follow him.