You cannot treat people like dirt and expect them to behave like royalty, even if they are. A uniform
stains the office you represent. Can our leaders try to clean their mouths from hate and demeaning names?
They may be surprised to see that their followers can also learn
to become civil, with thoughtful leadership. Is it too much to ask for a predominantly Christian government,
such as ours, to look and
talk like Christian teaching? And not like the
terroristic medieval Crusaders? Or
witch hunters
of times past?
Autocracies blessed by God?
My God or your God? My Book or your Book? Even Pope Francis recently had the moral courage to apologize for the
Doctrine of Discovery
which contributed to colonization in the Americas and Africa, and the decimation of millions of indigenous peoples.
This tragedy includes the
hunting of indigenous people in California for bounties.
Separation of church and state helps to temper hate and keep undemocratic agendas in check. Respect all faiths and those
who prefer independent ethical reasoning and values. The golden rule (
Do unto others...) Sounds reasonable to me. For both genders,
et al. We don’t worship with the constitution, nor does any holy book dictate our laws.
Some races, cultures or nations may have superior resources, weaponry, scholars or wealth from time to time. But that
edge of superiority does not allow one group to stomp on the inherent rights and interests of any less accomplished.
Colonialism is a sin of the past. Sorry if that offends you. In the past, many religions were also largely political,
some theocratic. Many berated the talents and rights of women, and some still do.
Let’s not go backwards to medieval times. Especially with assault rifles and nuclear weapons at the ready. Let’s argue
important values intelligently and respectfully without quoting the authority of some words in some book, other than the
constitution, our governing book, democratically adopted,
of the people - for the people. Lower the temperature.
If you truly believe your culture is superior in some way, demonstrate your magnanimity by neutralizing any threats or
competition with overwhelming love.
The power of love.
That’s a true sign of grace for any chosen people. Often
miscredited:
I destroy my enemies when I make them my friends. Hate and
violence are simply stupid and unsustainable. This type of mindlessness has for centuries been shared by many countries
including ours, way too many. Echoes of colonialism can still be heard in Palestine and
many other parts.
No white gloves. But peace and mindful, democratic order remain our goals. No hunting season for humans of any class. Never. Nowhere.
No guns, no gallows nor any lethal weapons, devices or substances of any type can execute justice! Let’s not make America
gruesome again!