I heard Matthew 2:6, on the radio yesterday morning as part of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols; "And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel."
Now Matthew was paraphrasing Micah 5:2 and 2 Samuel 5:2, both of which were prophesies. However, it appears the events were adapted to fit the prophesy, but not quite, and Jesus never became a greatJewish leader.
It struck me that this was much in the manner Brexiteers search for things that support their sunlit uplands prophesies for Brexit, despite the obvious carnage lying all around their feet.
So, are Christians (and the word Christians here represent all those relying on prophecies) and Brexiteers cut from the same cloth - seeking out things that bolster their claims while ignoring the obvious facts and logical inconsistencies that require mind-bending faith to believe, let alone proselytise?
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