TWO GRAVES
This will not be my usual posting. I feel compelled to write this but you might find it unlike anything you are familiar with in my writings. Feel free to stop reading at any point.
Confucius has been credited with the saying: “Before embarking on a journey of revenge, first dig two graves”. The message being that you will need two graves, one for the object of your revenge and the other for yourself.
To which I would add this corollary: Before embarking on a path of hatred, first dig two graves. One for yourself and the other for the people and things you loved which will be destroyed in the process of fueling your rage to destroy that which you hate.
Hate is a poison and a powerful emotion. It can destroy your logic, your reason, your compassion and your humanity. It is a cancer which can rapidly spread to consume every aspect of your life.
I once experienced such a hatred in my own life. A person whom I believed to be a friend double crossed me and destroyed me financially. I was faced with starting all over again. For more than a year I was consumed by my hatred for this person. I allowed it to nearly destroy me personally.
One day a light kind of came on inside me and I realized that when it says in the Bible to forgive your enemies, it is not maybe so much for their sake as it is for your own. I began practicing “letting go” of my anger and hate. It took a while but in the process I learned to forgive and not to hate individuals or groups of individuals.
I may strongly disagree with their words and deeds to the point I will speak out against what I see happening. I may be appalled at the destruction to lives that I witness due to their actions. I am willing to engage in logical verbal combat with them. By my actions I will peacefully and legally oppose those systems I deem destructive that they are attempting to put into place.
But…. I will not hate them individually. I will not call them Nazi’s. I will not tell lies about them, I will not try to harm their families. I will not threaten their safety. I will not propose or use physical violence against them.
It grieves me to see what is happening in America, land of my birth and land that I love. We are split into what can only be called warring camps. One of those camps is so consumed by hatred that they will do literally anything to destroy the other side. Lies, unnamed sources, gossip, corruption of government agencies, distortions, “Spin”, half truths (which are lies in lipstick), etc. etc.. They will call people they disagree with Nazi’s, compare their opponents to some of the great monsters of history (Stalin, Hitler, etc.).
A growing, toxic and dangerous hate in America. Those who disagree with them must be destroyed by any means possible. There seems no words or actions they will not advocate resorting to in order to destroy their political enemies. They will propose surrounding their opponents children’s schools to intimidate the children and their parents. (Tweet – Peter Fonda).
This group seems prepared to destroy our whole country and way of life if it will fulfill the goals of their political agenda.
I fear for the very survival of America as a nation.
In my writings here I do not often quote from the Bible* but, in the book of Mark, chapter 3 – verse 24, Jesus says that “If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.” History is littered with the carcasses of kingdoms and nations that demonstrate this to be true.
Can we learn to agree to disagree and find common ground to come together as a nation or are we condemned to a world of non-negotiable demands where the “other side” must be destroyed at all costs? Are we doomed to the fruits of hatred. Must America dig two graves?
Bob Bandy
Lord, Make me an instrument of you peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love… Prayer for Peace – St. Francis of Assisi
Bible – NIV – New International Version
I have added you to the subscription list. Free Subscriber link is in the lower left corner of the main page.
1Valuable info. Fortunate me I discovered your website unintentionally, and I’m shocked why this accident didn’t happened earlier! I bookmarked it.
2Thank you for another magnificent article. The place else may just anybody get that kind of info in such an ideal way of writing? I have a presentation next week, and I’m on the search for such information.
3I am very happy to read this. This is the type of manual that needs to be given and not the random misinformation that is at the other blogs. Appreciate your sharing this best doc.
4Hi my friend! I want to say that this post is amazing, nice written and include almost all vital infos. I?d like to peer more posts like this .
5It?s really a great and helpful piece of information. I am glad that you shared this useful info with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thank you for sharing.
6wonderful post, very informative. I wonder why the other specialists of this sector do not notice this. You must continue your writing. I am sure, you have a great readers’ base already!
7whoah this weblog is great i love reading your posts. Stay up the good paintings! You know, a lot of people are hunting round for this info, you can aid them greatly.
8Heya i am for the first time here. I found this board and I find It truly useful & it helped me out a lot. I hope to give something back and aid others like you aided me.
9Excellent beat ! I wish to apprentice while you amend your site, how could i subscribe for a blog website? The account aided me a acceptable deal. I had been a little bit acquainted of this your broadcast offered bright clear concept
10Good web site! I truly love how it is simple on my eyes and the data are well written. I’m wondering how I might be notified whenever a new post has been made. I’ve subscribed to your feed which must do the trick! Have a nice day!
11Hey very cool site!! Man .. Beautiful .. Amazing .. I’ll bookmark your site and take the feeds also?I am happy to find a lot of useful info here in the post, we need work out more techniques in this regard, thanks for sharing. . . . . .
12Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is an extremely well written article. I?ll be sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful information. Thanks for the post. I?ll certainly return.
13Thanks for sharing superb informations. Your web-site is so cool. I am impressed by the details that you?ve on this site. It reveals how nicely you perceive this subject. Bookmarked this web page, will come back for more articles. You, my pal, ROCK! I found just the info I already searched all over the place and just couldn’t come across. What a great site.
14Hello,
15Have added you to the free subscription list. Bob
very good post, i actually love this web site, keep on it
16As I web-site possessor I believe the content matter here is rattling magnificent , appreciate it for your hard work. You should keep it up forever! Good Luck.
17Thanks for another informative web site. Where else could I get that type of info written in such an ideal way? I’ve a project that I am just now working on, and I have been on the look out for such info.
18I was just seeking this information for a while. After six hours of continuous Googleing, at last I got it in your web site. I wonder what is the lack of Google strategy that do not rank this kind of informative websites in top of the list. Generally the top websites are full of garbage.
19I think other web-site proprietors should take this web site as an model, very clean and excellent user friendly style and design, as well as the content. You’re an expert in this topic!
20Hiya, I’m really glad I have found this info. Nowadays bloggers publish only about gossips and net and this is really frustrating. A good website with exciting content, that is what I need. Thank you for keeping this web-site, I will be visiting it. Do you do newsletters? Can’t find it.
21Thanks for your comments. In a way the site is a newsletter. Bob
22Very great post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wished to mention that I have really loved browsing your weblog posts. In any case I will be subscribing in your feed and I hope you write once more soon!
23I have not checked in here for some time because I thought it was getting boring, but the last several posts are good quality so I guess I?ll add you back to my daily bloglist. You deserve it my friend 🙂
24Aw, this was a really nice post. In idea I wish to put in writing like this moreover ? taking time and actual effort to make a very good article? however what can I say? I procrastinate alot and in no way appear to get something done.
25Hey there, You have done a fantastic job. I will certainly digg it and in my opinion suggest to my friends. I am confident they’ll be benefited from this website.
26This actually answered my problem, thank you!
27Magnificent web site. Lots of useful info here. I am sending it to some buddies ans also sharing in delicious. And certainly, thanks for your effort!
28I am extremely inspired along with your writing skills and also with the structure on your weblog. Is this a paid topic or did you customize it your self? Anyway keep up the excellent quality writing, it is uncommon to peer a great blog like this one these days..
29I appreciate, cause I found just what I was looking for. You’ve ended my four day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a nice day. Bye
30Nice post. I was checking continuously this weblog and I’m impressed! Extremely helpful info specifically the remaining phase 🙂 I maintain such information much. I was looking for this particular info for a long time. Thank you and good luck.
31I have read several good stuff here. Definitely worth bookmarking for revisiting. I wonder how much effort you put to create such a wonderful informative web site.
32Someone essentially help to make seriously posts I might state. This is the very first time I frequented your web page and up to now? I amazed with the research you made to create this particular submit incredible. Magnificent activity!
33I like the valuable information you provide in your articles. I will bookmark your weblog and check again here frequently. I am quite sure I will learn many new stuff right here! Good luck for the next!
34Usually I don’t read article on blogs, but I wish to say that this write-up very forced me to try and do so! Your writing style has been amazed me. Thanks, quite nice article.
35That is really interesting, You’re a very skilled blogger. I have joined your feed and stay up for in the hunt for more of your excellent post. Also, I have shared your site in my social networks!
36Hello,
37Thank you. I appreciate your comments and sharing. Bob
Usually I do not learn post on blogs, however I wish to say that this write-up very forced me to take a look at and do it! Your writing style has been amazed me. Thank you, quite nice article.
38Howdy! I simply would like to give an enormous thumbs up for the good info you will have right here on this post. I will probably be coming back to your blog for extra soon.
39