19 August
Born in 1621 – Gerbrand van den Eeckhout, Dutch artist.
Above: The Prophet Jeremiah, c. 1646
Also, born in 1780 – Pierre-Jean de Béranger, French poet and songwriter.
When in our days religion is made a political engine, she exposes herself to having her sacred character forgotten. The most tolerant become intolerant towards her. Believers, who believe something else besides what she teaches, retaliate by attacking her in the very sanctuary itself.
Previously on August 19, Gustave Caillebotte and Gilbert Ryle.
That is a prophetic and powerful quote.
The painting of Jeremiah is timely- I will be speaking of Jeremiah and his message in a few eeeks at a church near me.