Reply #26: Thanks you! [View All]

[JustAnotherGen]

I've posted to two other threads - A Fellow Potluck Supper Lover here! :-) - AKA UU.

I do hold talk radio, Fox News, the likes of Coulter and Savage partly responsible. I also uphold their right to free speech. This is one of the reasons why my faith is so important to me and why I am called to preach in contrast to the Prosperity Theology packing the megachurches. Liberalism must have a voice and that voice must come from each and every one of us. Lies may be loud, but the truth is ultimately stronger.

I have compassion for anyone subjected to neoconservative and religious right wing propaganda. I feel deeply for anyone without the fortitude to face the reality of life with integrity and diligence. I am concerned for anyone unable to discern the truth and must engage in cognitive dissonance to function however crudely. They need our help, not our scorn.

Please don't hate or the conservatives have accomplished their goal. Adkisson came into the world the same way we all did. He was somebody's baby. He too has loved, felt pain and unfortunately was overcome by hatred. Consider what you can do to make sure the contagion of hatred does not infect you and anyone you meet. Tell the truth and find the capacity for compassion and forgiveness. They're the best weapons we've got.


Well said. They need our scorn - and yes - our compassion.

I'm sooooo glad I don't think like THAT. That my beliefs don't lead me to cause harm to others.

I really hope that congregation can heal.

In the meantime, I have to say that I knew I could come to DU and find support for us tonight.

And your right - only . . . I think it was only a matter of time. Did you see what happened at the UU Church in Rochester last year? That's the church that I 'converted' to although I live in NJ now. First it's destroying a flag to welcome and include our church members who or LGBT . . . what's next? KWIM?

I guess this was it. :-(