Jesus said, "Whoever knows the father and the mother will be called the child of a whore." (105 Thomas)

We can be impatient with those who offer essential insights. Their explanations can be subtle or sometimes complicated and often contrary to our preconceptions.

As a result, we may resist their insights and berate their contributions. Too often we exclude them and seek to undermine them.

Yet... to know our origins can be important to knowing our destiny. To know the mystery of our beginnings can help us resolve many other mysteries.