Chapter 9:

All American Girl vs Injustice

Chapter 9:

 

I am struggling today to write anything without blowing my top, using foul language, and just plain calling people out.  I want to point out injustice and teach people, and that’s not going to happen if I lose my cool.  I also realize that the people who need to hear these things are not listening, but hopefully others, who have been listening, will hear and understand or at least know they are not alone.

 

So, today I just need to point some things out.  I’ve been “unfollowing” people on Facebook because I just can’t keep reading the insane things that they are posting.  Believe me, you are entitled to your opinion, but you don’t get to have an opinion about (1) race, (2) religion, (3) sexual orientation and (4) how 1 – 3 are treated.  Race and sexual orientation are not a choice.  Stop acting like they are.  Religion is a personal relationship with God and no one can judge that relationship or beliefs.  Just because Christian beliefs differ from Muslim or Hindu or Jewish of Buddhist, doesn’t mean you get to judge.  In fact, so-called Christians passing judgement on others is very un-Christian.  I’m not judging you, but I am trying to educate you.

 

Race:

·       All races and ethnicities deserve the same equal rights under the law and to be treated fairly and justly without regard to the color of their skin.

Religion:

·       People of all religious beliefs deserve the same equal rights under the law and to be treated fairly and justly without regard to their religion.

Sexual Orientation:

·       All LGBTQ+ deserve same equal rights under the law and to be treated fairly and justly without regard to their sexual orientation

 

Why do they deserve this justice and equality?  Because they are human beings! I am disheartened to read posts and comments that say otherwise. I even take exception to my Catholic Bishop leaders who are unhappy about the recent supreme court decision.  You don’t actually have to like people of other races, religions, or sexual orientation (although all the major religions actually say you do to get to heaven, but that’s a post for another day), but you do have to treat them fairly under the law.  Me?  I love everyone.  I may not like some, but I love them, because Jesus said to “LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR.”  I feel like I have to keep repeating myself.

 

So, where do we go from here? Can we love one another?  Can we put our differences aside and become better individuals and communities? Can we make this world a better place for our future generations? I think we can, but we have to #tryharder.

 

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