Cursed is the Ground - Second in the four-part series 'Embers' - Mixed media on plywood. My 128th painting.

The church had always been a sore point with Mariel. Being forcibly baptized at the age of nine went a long way towards cementing her hatred of cult behavior. But it was the overall presence of such a dangerous entity that hit her where she lived. One on every corner. Reducing people to herd animals - the Lord’s flock. Lining up for their weekly fleecing. A fool and their money…

“The poison peddled here, it’s truly an abomination to all things sacred. Religion - the surest path away from God. And these motherfuckers are cashing in on every aspect of the brainwash. Get ‘em when they’re young and they’re yours forever. Sick fucks. Lies are their weapons. Guilt, shame and fear is the ammo - with the innocent and gullible in the cross-hairs. 

If I could, I’d burn this whorehouse down twice.”