tears of sorrow

i recently read an article about a church in Sacramento, California. it seems as if there is a statue of the virgin Mary who has tears running from her eyes. apparently they wiped them away and they reappeared a few days later. people are gathering from all over to see what many are calling a 'miracle'.
throughout the centuries religions change and take different directions depending upon who is leading it. unfortunately Christianity is no exception. perhaps Mary is crying because millions of people around the world worship her in place of her son, Jesus Christ.

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." - John 3:16

self defense or personal agenda?

Every war when it comes, or before it comes, is represented not as a war but as an act of self-defense against a homicidal maniac. - George Orwell