see http://www.faith-theology.com/2011/11/st-paul.html : three pithy quotes on the failure of St Pauls to seize the moment offered by the Occupy protest, and recognise it - as I might put it - as a visitation from God. Although originally intended primarily as a witness against the idolatry of global finance, 'Occupy' has in the process exposed the fundamental weakness of a form of Christian witness inextricably linked to power and privilege.
Mark 13 : 1 - 2 -- "As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!” “Do you see all these great buildings?” replied Jesus. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”
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