Injustice abounded in Israel and the prophet Amos is letting the people know that God is not happy. Injustice abounds in our world today, and I'm sure that God is not happy with us either. Although we cannot solve all the problems that injustice creates, we do have choices to make in our own circle of influence. When I was a child, my family had friends of different religions and cultures. I don't remember my father speaking disrespectfully of anyone. This is most likely why I don't have an "us and them" attitude. My children also have friends of different races, religions, and cultures. One day, as I arrived home, two little girls walked by and asked me if I had a cat. Since my cat was sitting on the windowsill, it was pretty clear that I had a cat! I said, "Yes," and they told me I had to be careful because a certain ethnic group killed cats and ate them. These children were also aware that my next-door neighbours were from this particular country. I told them that they were mistaken and that my neighbors were very nice people. These children were only seven or eight. Where did they learn such prejudice? Most likely they heard it at home from their parents. We can be part of the solution by not encouraging prejudice at home or among our friends. We can work with groups that help the poor and the vulnerable. We can help to see that our laws protect all people by learning about those who run for public office and support those whose views support Christian values. We can be part of the problem or part of the solution. The choice is ours.
Peace & Truth
No comments:
Post a Comment