Religion is a dangerous concept. We know this to be painfully true in Northern Ireland, a land where generations of conflict has had an overtly religious tone.

In this passage we see Jesus taking on the hypocritical, organised, formal religion of his day. Yet from the other side of the tracks we see the beauty of religion being displayed as a religious outsider discovers the fundamental point of faith.

Mark 7:1-30

David Varney, pastor Foundation Church Belfast