The State Of The American Nation

First They Came by Pastor Martin Niemöller (This Pastor spent 8 years in Nazi concentration camps):

First they came for the Communists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Communist
Then they came for the Socialists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Socialist
Then they came for the trade unionists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a trade unionist
Then they came for the Jews
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Jew
Then they came for me
And there was no one left
To speak out for me

I refer to these famous words from Pastor Martin Niemöller as I look at The State Of The U.S. Nation today. See if you can spot some similarities with the U.S. government today:

Waging War On Children

Dear God: 

Those who wage war on children should have to sit with them and explain how their starvation and lack of medical care are a crucial strategy of war, meant to bring peace.

Those who wage war on children should have to sit with those who survive and explain how blowing up their families and friends is a crucial strategy of war, meant to bring peace.

Those who wage war on children should have to sit with them and explain why they should be thankful for all the carnage done to them, and why this will make this world a better place.

With Love - Dick

The Real World

Much of what we see or hear is an illusion, a façade created by others meant to influence our thinking. 

The spiritual world is the only real world and it is based upon unconditional love for all. When you are ready, you will discover that world within you where it has always awaited you.

With Love To All - Dick

The Right To Declare War

Article I, Section 8. Clause 11 of the U.S. Constitution reads [The Congress shall have Power ...] To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water; ...

In other words, only Congress, not the President, can declare war. 

But the current President is conducting undeclared wars in Syria, Iraq and Yemen, and threating Iran. He is unofficially involved in the wars in Israel and Ukraine. He is also making commitments in NATO and with other nations that could thrust the U.S. into more wars, possibly nuclear wars.

Peace

 As is often true, the forces of war are demanding more war, in order to free hostages, set a cease fire, and negotiate a peace. Currently, I am speaking of Hamas/Gaza - Israel, and the U.S. But whenever you read this, just fill in the names of the latest combatants.

Forgiveness

If you want to find inner-peace, you must forgive others, not because they deserve it, but because you do.

With Love To All - Dick

Love And Forgiveness

Learn to love and forgive all, including your false friends and true enemies.

With  Love To All ~ Dick

Complaints

Anyone can complain, and most people do. It is a real act of generosity and character to offer praise, and where appropriate, forgiveness.

With Love To All ~ Dick

A Single Act Of Kindness

A single act of kindness can live through the ages.

With Love To All ~ Dick