Why? We persist in calling each other derogatory names: Dagos, Wops, Polacks, Slant eyes, Wetbacks, Faggots. We treat those others amongst us with derision or scorn when they speak a different language, or carry out different customs. We treat those who have different religious beliefs than ours with derision and scorn. We think that those… Continue Reading
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Alone in Society
It is now mid afternoon. The wind chimes sound their sweet musical alarms at brief gusts of air which bring them to life. A cold front came through this morning, bringing lead skies and rain, but has hurried through, leaving behind cool breezes which caress my cheeks. Citified bagworm cocoons hang in my neighbor’s trees,… Continue Reading
God Gave Us All the Earth
Also dear to the hearts of those who are faithful to the religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, is this outrageous myth: They all believe that this earth was given to humans by the Almighty God, to use in any way we see fit. None of these believers seem to have any problem thinking that… Continue Reading
Gay Rights
Jesus told us we should love our Lord, our God, (our Creator) with all our heart, mind, soul and strength; and that we should love our neighbors as ourselves. His disciples, rather puzzled by this teaching, immediately asked him to give them better definition as to who was their neighbor. Was it someone of a… Continue Reading