Greetings Dear Reader,
In the discussion thus far, we have talked about anonymity
and integrity. One of the elements one
must consider is that of launching pejoratives without considering the impact
to your target. Or even if you feel that
the target deserves the impact perhaps one should consider if it is right to
launch such things.
It is easy to get a laugh or drip some venom at the expense
of others. It is a great way to gain popularity
in the tribe. It is even legal as long
as one avoids slander or defamation. I
am seeking a higher plane of thinking.
Whether we like it or not, we are required to love our
enemies. We are obligated to love and
pray for our political leaders (yes even him [whomever “him” is to you]). I dislike the words and work of most of our
politicians. I know that there is
corruption and scandal. There is in
almost every endeavor.
None of this allows me to launch insults, accusations, and
hatred at anyone. Nothing permits me to
speculate publicly about someone’s character.
Nothing allows me to reject someone based on hearsay. It saddens me when others I love and respect
participate in the popular hatred of someone.
I understand that we will not always agree. What I cannot understand is where our decency
and respect have gone. We need to
respect our leaders even when we disagree with them. We can demand that they act properly and fire
them if they do not. All we accomplish
with running pejoratives is to foster division and hatred.
I must love everyone. I must not launch insults at anyone no
matter how heinous I find their actions.
My obligation is to love, pray, and work for what I believe is correct
in that spirit.
Wishing you joy in the journey,
Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every writer
who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a home
owner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure
store.”
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