Copyright – Sandra Crook
I am a Christian, and we commit no wrongdoing.-Saint Blandina
The beasts sent to devour me inhale my stench of captivity. My crime is the belief in Jesus Christ.
Bound to a stake, the straps slice and blood runs in rivulets. But the creatures do not advance to tear my flesh. Is it my faithfulness that keeps me safe?
The remains of my earthly master are strewn at my feet. Animals gnash at him. I vomit bile down my breasts.
My captors return and remove my restraints. As I’m lead back to my cell, I overhear their plans. I’m to be roasted alive. But my devotion to Him won’t waver.
100 words/Genre: Historical Fiction
Thank you Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting Friday Fictioneers. Please be sure to go to her page and read the stories from other writers. We are a rather eclectic group. I welcome kudos and criticism.
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Saint Blandina and the Martyrs of Lyon
People like to trash Christians and religion in general for the horrible things done in the name of God or etc… and it always makes me sad that people fail to remember the lessons of history (ie, Christians were persecuted and then turned around and persecuted others). It’s sadder to note that when it all boils down and you take religion out of the equation, people are just horrible to each other. And we constantly invent new ways to be evil to each other.
Okay, I’ve bummed myself out now. Time to go find something nice about humanity.
So well written, though, darling. Really really well done.
Girl tell it!
Thank you for your kind words. I kinda liked writing this story too. Can’t wait to catch up on yours and all of our fellow writers.
Love, Renee
keep all sharp objects away and grab a box of tissues before you read mine
Now I’m intrigued. Wink, wink.
Excellent piece Renee, the history of the world tells of horrific things done in the name of Christianity and of Christians doing to others. I enjoyed the powerful nature of your piece.
Thank you so much for your comment. I’m glad you found it powerful too. I found St. Blandina’s story fascinating.
Love, Renee
Wow. I liked it.
Thank you. I’m so glad.
The horrific things human can do.. in the past and today.. enjoyed the tale, and the bleak future of being roasted alive….
Yes the evil that humans can do to each other is awful. It’s interesting to note that Saint Blandina did NOT die by being roasted alive. Her captors actually had to stab her to death for her to finally succumb.
I’m glad you liked the story.
Love, Renee
Very strong and defiant piece. Good work Renee
Thanks my love. How are you???
Can’t wait to read yours.
Love, Renee
Im ok Renee.
Dear Renee,
I’ll refrain from expounding on Christians and man’s inhumanity to man since it’s been done already.
You captured both Blandina’s fear and strength. I have no more to add. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Dear Rochelle,
Thank you so much! I’m honored that you think it was good.
Love, Renee
Dear Renee,
Loved your POV in this tale of savagery and faith. People make me pro-nuclear. Good work here.
Aloha,
Doug
Dear Doug,
Thank you for the kudos. I do appreciate it. I’m so glad I have an online thesaurus. It helps so much.
Love, Renee
Well-researched and vivid!
Thank you!
Love, Renee
I too learned the story of the martyr’s before writing mine and I am with Helena; people are horrible, in the name of god or whatever other reason they contrive.
Yes, people can be horrid. But they can also be kind. I believe that we’ve lost a lot of our barbarism as we’ve evolved. I hope that the human race will continue to do so. I think that there will be some shred in humanity in even the worst person. I may be a Pollyanna, or I pray that I am.
Love, Renee
Excellently written, Renee. 🙂
janet
Thank you so much Janet. I kinda loved writing it.
Love, Renee
You explored a dark side of humanity here. A brave and poetic thing to do. Good job, Renee.
Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind comment. It warms my heart.
Love, Renee
This is so well written Renee, your descriptions highlight the savagery and cruelty so well.
It never ceases to amaze me the things that are done in the name of religion.
Love
Dee
Thank you my sweet. I’m so happy you liked it, even if it was a rather sad piece.
The barbaric natures of those that came before us, never ceases to disgust and intrigue me.
Love, Renee
And humankind is no less savage today. It’s just found different ways of roasting people alive/cutting their throats. I hope I’m wrong. I know I’m wrong. Statistically speaking, if Love wasn’t prevailing, the button would have been pushed a long time ago. I’m just an Anne of Green Gables! Great and gory story, well-written. Ann
My dear, I completely understand what you are saying. It frustrates me to no end what humans will do in the name of government and religion. I, like you believe that love will always beat out hate. I’m no Pollyanna, but I believe in the goodness of most people. I pray that they do the right thing. Every day.
Thanks for the kind comment about my story and everything else that you shared with me.
Love, Renee
Love, Renee
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Fascinating!
http://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com/2013/10/09/friday-fictioneers-stairway-of-the-gods-pg13-101113/
Thank you kindly for dropping by wePoets, it’s much appreciated. 🙂
Thank you for dropping my little blog. It is much appreciated also. 🙂
My pleasure. 🙂