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Holy Kiss at Communion 19x15, 2003, prisma bronze & raisen noir, carbon ink. Available for Purchase
Few denominations observe in the sacraments of foot-washing or the holy kiss. Washing one's feet was typically done after traveling in ancient Palestine. A guest bathed his own feet, or a host occasionally doused a visitor's feet as an act of humble service. Because this ritual has become removed from the ancient hygiene needs that made it a meaningful symbol, few denominations practice it. Unfortunately, the modern Christian also frequently "throws in the towel" in modeling brotherly love. In the drawing Mennonite Barney becomes a credible example of longsuffering brotherhood to his volatile brother-in-Christ, Fred Flintstone.
(a) Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective, and Summary Statement, Herald Press Scottdale PA, 1995, Adopted by the delegates of Mennonite Church General Assembly, and of the General Conference Mennonite Church Tricentennial Session, July 28, 1995, Wichita, Kansas.
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