Lyra McKee RIP
Today is Good Friday and millions of people around the world are remembering a man who was put to death on a cross two thousand years ago.
Christians believe that Jesus was the son of God and that he gave his life for the sins of the world. Whether you accept the Christian Gospel or not, and of this there is not much doubt that he was am exceptional man who was put to death by the authorities in a savage and brutal way because he refused to abandon the religious mission which was his purpose in life.
Sadly on this day when we remember the death of Jesus we learn of the murder of another innocent person, a journalist who was shot deal last night in what the police believe to have been a terrorist incident while reporting on riots in Londonderry.
Lyra McKee, killed last night at the age of 29, was described as a gifted investigative reporter with “courage, style and integrity” and a “kind, gentle, witty and stubborn soul”.
In an extreme irony, if the police statement that they suspect the "New IRA" of responsibility is correct, Lyra McKee was murdered during Holy Week by a group which claims to represent a community often characterised by faith in the church founded by Peter, a disciple of Jesus. But I am quite certain that Jesus and St Peter would be the first to tell them to put aside their weapons.
Tributes to Lyra McKee included this one from the Prime Minister. Theresa May:
"The death of Lyra McKee in last night's suspected terrorist incident in Londonderry is shocking and truly senseless. My deepest condolences go to her family, friends and colleagues. She was a journalist who died doing her job with great courage."
Rest in Peace
Christians believe that Jesus was the son of God and that he gave his life for the sins of the world. Whether you accept the Christian Gospel or not, and of this there is not much doubt that he was am exceptional man who was put to death by the authorities in a savage and brutal way because he refused to abandon the religious mission which was his purpose in life.
Sadly on this day when we remember the death of Jesus we learn of the murder of another innocent person, a journalist who was shot deal last night in what the police believe to have been a terrorist incident while reporting on riots in Londonderry.
Lyra McKee, killed last night at the age of 29, was described as a gifted investigative reporter with “courage, style and integrity” and a “kind, gentle, witty and stubborn soul”.
In an extreme irony, if the police statement that they suspect the "New IRA" of responsibility is correct, Lyra McKee was murdered during Holy Week by a group which claims to represent a community often characterised by faith in the church founded by Peter, a disciple of Jesus. But I am quite certain that Jesus and St Peter would be the first to tell them to put aside their weapons.
Tributes to Lyra McKee included this one from the Prime Minister. Theresa May:
"The death of Lyra McKee in last night's suspected terrorist incident in Londonderry is shocking and truly senseless. My deepest condolences go to her family, friends and colleagues. She was a journalist who died doing her job with great courage."
Rest in Peace
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