tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32260559.post7794286912329187760..comments2023-11-02T03:31:08.295-07:00Comments on Learning: Afara?Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02280348289906951304noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32260559.post-45646803849487914062008-06-23T18:08:00.000-07:002008-06-23T18:08:00.000-07:00That previous was Mom under my post heading. Guess...That previous was Mom under my post heading. Guess you figured that out.<BR/><BR/>What struck me was how the government didn't recognize the gypsy the same as any other citizen, and denied them property during the give-away. How unjust but common in the world. There is very little reason for them to be productive under a government that is biased against a class of people to hold them down. If they do get ahead unjust authorities or the mafia will take it away. <BR/><BR/>I was reminded of Jesus, who saw multitudes and had compassion on them. He didn't divide inheritances. He saw hurting people and his compassion led him to feed or heal. There were those who came for the loaves and fishes, but the miracles ultimately endorsed the teaching which sought to treat the disease, not the symptoms. Isn't it amazing how the trickle down of Christianity is enough individual changes of heart ushers in social reform over time.Mel (AKA Dad, Papa Mel, Grampa)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16572548805070909185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32260559.post-81787573071435450922008-06-23T17:49:00.000-07:002008-06-23T17:49:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mel (AKA Dad, Papa Mel, Grampa)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16572548805070909185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32260559.post-70698616745153862872008-06-22T18:30:00.000-07:002008-06-22T18:30:00.000-07:00april - God uses you to change my heart. a couple...april - God uses you to change my heart. a couple weeks ago a friend of ours at the end of our block was evicted and all his things were on the corner, and so many of the same questions ran through me. thanks for blogging; i wish i could know your sweet little friend.Kathryn and Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12419598118440482007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32260559.post-58835713568570075272008-06-21T14:06:00.000-07:002008-06-21T14:06:00.000-07:00Praying for your sweet friends... How difficult t...Praying for your sweet friends... How difficult to hold this in your heart. With love... jmJenny Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929877656596219887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32260559.post-33346058554333738542008-06-21T10:24:00.000-07:002008-06-21T10:24:00.000-07:00oh april honey girl, you brought tears to my eyes ...oh april honey girl, you brought tears to my eyes and an ache as well in my heart. I am thankful for you and your heart.Mel (AKA Dad, Papa Mel, Grampa)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16572548805070909185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32260559.post-78810732792800270792008-06-20T18:02:00.000-07:002008-06-20T18:02:00.000-07:00wow april, that is so powerful and so true... i a...wow april, that is so powerful and so true... i am thankful everyday for the blessings we have and know that i am also one of the privileged, but only by god's divine hand. and not because of anything i have done. i will pray for compassion, for the children of this family, and a shelter.JamieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605829070624683274noreply@blogger.com