It's a happy or unhappy curiosity that the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq falls in the middle of what Christians term Holy Week. What it does do is provide a distinctive frame for discourse about the war, given that the two most prominent allied leaders identified with the invasion, George W Bush and Tony Blair, saw themselves as being engaged on Christian business.
It's a happy or unhappy curiosity that the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq falls in the middle of what Christians term Holy Week. What it does do is provide a distinctive frame for discourse about the war, given that the two most prominent allied leaders identified with the invasion, George W Bush and Tony Blair, saw themselves as being engaged on Christian business. Holy Week, which began yesterday, is the most significant period in the Christian year. As part of the season of Lent - traditionally a time for reflection and penitence - it commemorates the last week in the earthly existence of Jesus of Nazareth. Any significant piece of action which purports to be Christian has to pass through the filter of this terrible and glorious week, which features passion, dirty politics, corruption, betrayal, judgment, blood and gore. More tea, vicar? Please click the link to view the full article
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