The law of the Lord is perfect,
          refreshing the soul.
     How have we turned them to something that drains all signs of life?

The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,
          making wise the simple.
     How did we decide that everything is clear and literal?

The precepts of the Lord are right,
          giving joy to the heart.
     How have we transformed them into weapons of hate?

The commands of the Lord are radiant,
          giving light to the eyes.
     How did we use them to condemn those we don't understand to death?

So many times the Respond movement of our Monday Night Lectio Divina practice ends up with me choosing to write. Tonight, I had more questions than answers.