Everyone is mad.
As in angry, but perhaps stark raving isn’t too far off the mark either.
Whatever iota of faith I had left in humanity is hanging by a thread.
Someone mentioned on the SoMe the difficulty of being in the middle on the pandemic issue. One extreme truly believes the whole shebang is an overblown, overhyped hoax. The other extreme believes we’re all gonna die and everything should be shutdown for a long time.
Extremism is rarely a good and beneficial thing. In pandemics, in politics, in religion.
One could argue perhaps the statement applies to food and fashion. To each their own.
I suppose some people are fans of extreme sports.
The vast majority of people are somewhere in the middle on COVID-19. They are neither ignorant conspiracy theorists nor – I’m gonna invoke the deep, booming movie trailer announcer’s voice again here – living … in … fear …
For some reason that phrase makes me think of this line.
Seriously, I’ve had Christians more than once tell me I’m living in fear and all any of us need to do in response to coronavirus is make sure we’re right with the Lord.
Huh?
Pardon me. We pause the writing of the post while I take a moment to mentally inventory my sciency credentials … relationship with Jesus … the brain and boldness with which he gifted me … the ministry work I do …
Nope.
Nope.
Nope.
Nope.
How about the body is made of many parts. Depending on each person’s unique health situation, profession / economic situation, family situation, and the community in which they live … the pandemic precautions they ought to take may vary. And here’s the kicker. Our actions affect each other. Don’t go breathing your [potentially asymptomatic] virus breath on those whose unique situation means they need to be more cautious.
Changing gears a bit, a few resources I’ve been exploring in the ongoing racial relations discussion …
My buddy Craig Brown was interviewed this week by Dr. Michael Brown on his The Line of Fire show. Interview starts at about the 30 min mark.
I’ve watched the movies Just Mercy and Uncle Tom, and I can recommend them both.
Professor Carol M. Swain, PhD appeared recently on PragerU (27 min).
Coleman Hughes brings up some interesting points in a recent interview (35 min). Given the views he shares, I’m surprised he’s still voting for who he says he’s voting for at the end. All an intelligent discussion nonetheless.
Until next week, kids.
Love God.
Love people.
Love your neighbor.
Or, as it says in the Jenn Paraphrase of 1 Hesitations 7 … don’t be a jacka**.
Cheers. Peace. Love. Love. Love.
