“Nonesense”

By Magdalena I. García

Easter 2013

Nonesense…

That’s what the eleven and others said

when the women came back from the empty tomb

reporting that Jesus had risen from the dead.[1]

Nonesense…

That’s what Peter mumbled

as he ran to the tomb doubting the women’s witness

and looking for evidence to squelch their word.

Nonesense…

That’s what most people still say

when women walk away from places of death

declaring that they choose to embrace life.

Nonesense…

That’s what the church hierarchy still mutters

as it clings to tradition suffocating women’s voices

and seeking excuses to negate their experience.

Nonesense…

That’s what the world’s elites still chant

as they abuse privilege and power

claiming that they act for the wellbeing of others.

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[1] Resurrection account according to Luke 24:1-12.