As I watched the movie, I was most disturbed not by the violence, but by the grotesques who lived in the Capitol. To them, the events taking place were nothing more than a game, mere amusement, entertainment. They were so concerned with putting on a good show, so as to create the best possible story line, that they were completely unaware of what was really happening. Children were dying. Loved ones mourning. Their lack of compassion and awareness was disgusting. It's like they were numb to reality.
Then I began thinking....
How often do we as Christians concern ourselves more with saying "the right thing" or putting on a good Christian show, all the while going along completely unaware of the reality and the depth of the pain of those hurting around us? How often do we settle for throwing out a cliche Bible verse instead of truly entering into a sufferer's pain? "You know, all things work together for good. God has a plan for your life." I'm not questioning the truth and the power of the Scripture referenced. I'm questioning my heart and your heart as we treat others' sufferings as if it weren't real. As if it were a game. Maybe it's time to look in the mirror and recognize the grotesque looking back, hiding behind the make-up.
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