CHRISTMAS EVE 2017
“Go forth and share the light, the love, forgiveness, and hope of Jesus Christ.” Those were the words of our Pastor this morning.
Unfortunately, I see and hear none of that message from our current Administration. Although some members curiously profess their Christianity, and indeed, even seek to force it down others’ unwilling throats, I see none of the redeeming values of Jesus Christ and his humane, compassionate, humble, and self-sacrificing teachings in their words and actions.
Nope. It’s all about selfishness, power, domination, arrogance, greed, discrimination, idolatry, dishonesty, mockery, exploitation, ridicule, fear, bigotry, hatred, bullying, blaming, intolerance, punishment, degradation, de-humanization, and many of the other worst human qualities that represent exactly the opposite of the Jesus Christ I know and understand.
However, I do see the humane message of Christ reflected in others around me. Those would be the many dedicated NGO workers, pro bono lawyers, teachers, religious workers, and social workers who are dedicated to helping the most vulnerable and most needy around us. The Government workers who are committed to doing their jobs in a fair and honest matter notwithstanding the bias and pressure to disregard the public good and their oaths of loyalty to our Constitution being placed upon them by those in power. The many journalists who courageously speak and write truth in contravention of the many lies and half-truths being pumped out by our Government’s propaganda machine and its “toady captive press.” Finally, the many migrants, who keep honoring us with their presence and persevering in their efforts to build better lives for themselves, their children, and for the rest of us in a country that is often willing to exploit their hard labor but unwilling to honor and recognize their humanity and contributions.
PWS
12-24-17