“All the world should be taxed (Lk 2:1-2)”, oil on canvas, 50cm x 50cm
Artist: Marcelien Hunt
Artist Statement:
Luke 2: 1-3
- And it came to pass in those there went out a decree… that all the world should be taxed.
- And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.
- And all went out to be taxed…
2000 years later upon Advent the world is again being taxed. This is the taxing of all peoples across all nations by refugees. As God led his people out of Egypt, this exodus of Syrian refugees is an issue each should decide where and why they stand where they do. Do you face the crowd with your back to the world or do you turn to face the journey with Babe safely in your arms?