Them vs. Us! Those people, that country, that nationality,
those immigrants, those refugees…does this rant sound familiar? What is it
about the human nature that makes us fear diversity? Today’s reading is about
hatred towards others. This is the most dangerous of sins, and Jesus specifically
spoke against this hatred.
Who is my neighbor?
Evil has come into power not only in our
country, but across the globe. We have become a nation of hate, isolation, and
division. We are not only dehumanizing the refugees who are fleeing for their
lives and from corrupt governments that torture and kill their own people, but we
are attacking our very own American citizens because of race, sex, and
political identity. Whatever happened to the motto, Love Thy Neighbor? The
Alt-right, KKK, and 1488ers consider all non-whites as subhuman. Their goal is
to eradicate all of those who are not “Pure.”
What is the most shocking in this situation, is
that the very men and women who have sworn service to GOD, are the loudest
supporters of these hate groups. Beware of Politicians who carry a bible, and
preachers who support corrupt governments.
WWJD
The bible and Jesus had the perfect replies
about refugees, and just about anyone actively marginalized by a racist. When asked
by a disciple on how to treat others, Jesus gave the sermon on the Good
Samaritan…
Conclusion
So how do we change our ways? We remember that
we are all divine souls that temporarily inhabit these human forms. We, and
that means every single person on this planet, are created by the same GOD, and
that this GOD loves us all equally. It doesn’t matter what color, sexual
preference, national origin, or financial status we claim. HE champions the
poor, the widow, and the child. When we hate the black man, the Native
American, the refugee, the gay person…we are hating GOD. How do you think
you’ll be treated when you stand before HIM at your death. Today’s reading
gives suggestions on how to be more like GOD.
The Moon tells us to use our psychic connection to
see clearly. What is going on in that other person’s life that you don’t
understand? What is it about the other person that you fear? Are they that
different than us? Don’t they also love their family, and want the best things
for their children? The stranger is no different than us.
The Hermit tells us to spend time in quiet
meditation. Connect with GOD and the Universe. Open your closed minds and
hearts to the teachings of love. Would our loving Lord turn away a stranger in
need? Would Jesus mistreat a person because of his color? You know the answer.
HE WOULD OPEN HIS ARMS TO ALL! Do you think a gay person is judged on his
sexual identity? Jesus would not judge him for loving another person, but on
how he lived in this world. GOD is all about creation and love, but he will
judge us on how we took care of the homeless, the prisoner, and the refugee…and...heaven severely denounces any minister who tells us to hate another person
because they are not white.
Justice tells us to be fair and just. That means
to follow the most important commandment from Jesus: Love one another as I have
loved you! Do what is right!
The Magician tells us that we have been given
the resources to be happy in this life, and to share this happiness with our
neighbors on this beautiful planet that we call home.
The Wheel tells us that
it is time to stand up to the haters. It is our responsibility to make the
needed changes. If we look upon all people as fellow souls and divine
creatures that temporarily inhabit this human form, then we will call down upon
us the blessings of the universe. We can do this. It is the only way to prove
that we are like GOD.
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