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Kay Manning (Elrod)
Laurena and Jimmy: Thanks for your comments about the recent events. Once again, there is an obvious silence in response to your questions. As a country we have become so politically correct in avoiding conflict that we have lost track of how to communicate what is important and necessary in creating peace. We all need boundries. Freedom of speech does not mean insulting, threatening, blaming, lying, accusing, slanderizing, and terrorizing our citizens or leaders. Hate and violence have never been acceptable. We have no values. We have no power higher than ourselves. As we struggle against our sins of the past, we repeat them in the present by holding on to the concept that all who are different from ourselves are evil. To some degree, it is human nature to be prejudice. Even among family and friends, there is always conflict as to whose way is the best way. So, there is no reason to keep on arguing that point, just concede that we all are guilty of that. I could go on forever.
I believe a long time ago, God had to step back and take a long look at what is called "civilization". We have spoiled His beautiful creation and now we ask "where is He?" He is still inside each of us waiting to be rediscovered. Remember the last time someone did you an unexpected kindness? That was Him! Remember the birth of your last grandchild? That was Him. Remember when he gave your sick loved one another six months to share with you? That was Him. Remember when your children last said "Mom/Dad, thanks for all you did! That was Him too!
Just some random thoughts as I try to take responsibility for my part in all this craziness. Thanks to Jimmy and Laurena for raising the important questions.
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