The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Two children become friends who were ment to be enemies. In the eyes of a child we see a picture of freedom from all guilt even in the midst of a bloody war where men turn themselves into devils. The Nazi redefined humanity as a little higher than an animal and treated each other as animals.

We do find ourselves in war but not the kind that always involves guns. A man can use his mouth as a weapon of mass destruction with ideas that would send a teenager to his death much like the terrorist that claims the Taliban. In gang banging for instance, young african americans call themselves soliders and og (original gangsters) can with a word, a look or a hand sign, send a man to his death. No bullets are necessary.

Some gang members even consider it a right of passage to serve time in prision making prision a badge of honor instead of a deterant to crime. We have to kick the enforcement up a knotch but how? Gang members take the american dream with fear and propaganda pumped into the urban street much like the poision gas of the SS in the movie the Boy in the Striped Pajamas.

So what should civilized America do in the gang war on the homefront? Herd all the young African American males who join the gangs up and throw them all into prision so they can earn thier stripes and gain a higher rank in the gang? Or fight the propaganda with another kind of propaganda that isn't false.

But we seem to fall short and treat each other like animals in this drawinistic age. Just look at the labels of corporate american such as the "rat race" or dog eat dog world. According to Darwin aren't we all just educated monkeys that evolved? Well, even if I'm considered unevolved by some in academia who are Darwinist I choose to treat myself like more than an ape. Let us hope that we can see each other in a another framework even if we disagree on how to deal with a problem such as gang wars in America.

Because the truth is that Hitler believed that jews did not evolve but the made up Arian races did. So he wanted to purify the earth of these missing links, the jew, who were not quite finished with thier evoluting.
Those who are biased cannot lay down thier bias if they do not admit they have one.

I am biased on a number of issues but I choose not to judge any person by a belief system. I believe that God does the changing or is in charge of the evoluting if you believe in that.

SLM, Shundra L. Moore

Gotta Trust Sombody.

We as americans must trust each other amist crime waves like this recent shooting where representative Giffords was gravely shot. My prayers and thoughts are with her as she struggles to get well. I know that the prayers of the Nation will help her heal.

We must trust in federal law enforcement and government officials to apprehend people who are troubled and committ crimes like these.

SLM.
Shundra

Man Over Board

In my humble opinion loyalty is key in politics. We as Americans are a finicky people when it comes to our representatives in Congress and the Executive Branch. But we have a right to be. Their salaries are paid with tax dollars. I personally don't contribute that much to the tax pool as far as monitary funds go. But sales tax does count for something.

Because the people who pay their salaries will have some hard questions to ask. Like, why don't I get the same health care as one who has more insurance than I do? Or I should say better health coverage than I do.

The Pollters say that Republicans are going to win the House of Representatives in the next elections. My question to the pollters is this. Must we be in political office to influence the Legislative Branch. If I remember correctly Mr. Bill Gates went to congress to testify and had Congress jumpin to his beat. I don't remember him winning any political office of any kind.

President Clinton will always be callled President and will influence our way of doing things until he dies. So why are so many people holding on to what the polls say. Influence comes in many forms. My Grandmamma always told me never to take anyone for granted. I really think people who distance themselves from a President or anyone in power just because he or she is unpopular is not the best way to go. So lets not throw the President overboard just yet.

Our current economic situation is not a Jonah situation.

SLM

Wade in the Waters

Americans' seem to be complaining about our economic situation lately. Should I vote for a Dem or a Republican or dare we say an Independent in the elections? Some say I don't want to pay more taxes.

In other third world countries they can't get the services we do as American's. We must realize how good we have it. I think don't we do. Some countries pay double the taxes we do in the US and don't get any services for their money.

I love my country, the USA. I hope that others internationally who can't get the services that we can in America will get the help and support from charitable organizations based in the US.

We should pray and not be so frustrated about our woes in America that we forget others. So pray and give to others so they will have the basic staples and supplies they need to live.

Wade in the Waters of the experience of someone other than yourself. And forget about what you don't have and give what you do have. Even if it is just $1 dollar.

Country Folks

The Lord Jesus grew up in a pastoral community. In other words He was country folk. He preached of seeds and vines, cattle and unblemished sacrifices. But He was the only sacrifice that was pleasing to God. It is easy to be thankful for His gifts and callings. This also is Him. Jesus is not separated from anything of substance that He gives. He is the gift and all good gifts come from the Jesus who gave His life for every human on this planet.

So what does this have to do with country folks. Well the the one who keeps the wolves from the sheep is from a Spiritual Land 1st. The location that one comes from does define them. So as we look to this Spiritual Land that all who believe in Jesus originate from. We must define ourselves by this land and not the place of our physical birth.

No matter what land God placed you in on this earth if you are a Christian this is not your actual home. The home that governs what happens on this earth is not of this earth but Spiritual 1st. As we go through times that are not so comfortable on this planet. And we seek to solve problems that have no apparent solution that is easily applied to our particular situation. We look to grab hold of something that is eternal in the heavenly places that Jesus obtained access to for us.

This country I speak of has a place for everyone who would honestly seek it. This place in the heavenly places is accessible everywhere at the same time to all even those who have no earthly wealth to speak of.

If you find yourself in need of a place to rest. Look for His place carved out especially for you in the Kingdom of God. All honest seekers are welcome from all nations tribes and people groups. Only in His country will we agree on the issues that will mold the present and future of this earth.