Very powerful words, Steve. And a really important one. Most people lack courage and conviction. That's what has gotten us here, and what has shaped the republicans party into a shameless flock of compliant sheep.
So true. Sophie’s words were so powerful, and to think that a young University student would lead a resistance that shook the leadership of Third Reich.
You are correct that it is the cowardice and moral implosion of the Republicans who enabled him to control their party and take over the country.
Such powerful quotes: "Life is always on the edge of death; narrow streets lead to the same place as wide avenues, and a little candle burns itself out just like a flaming torch does. I choose my own way to burn.”
That reminds me of the hymn we used to sing as kids:
"Jesus bids us shine with a pure clear light,
Like a little candle burning in the night.
In this world of darkness we must shine
You in your small corner, and I in mine."
Some of us only have candles - but whichever we have, we MUST let them shine. A million candles will light the blackest hole.
And if you are worrying "Should I go on a protest - or should I stay at home?" remember the truth in this:
“Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak.”
Very powerful words, Steve. And a really important one. Most people lack courage and conviction. That's what has gotten us here, and what has shaped the republicans party into a shameless flock of compliant sheep.
Andy,
So true. Sophie’s words were so powerful, and to think that a young University student would lead a resistance that shook the leadership of Third Reich.
You are correct that it is the cowardice and moral implosion of the Republicans who enabled him to control their party and take over the country.
Peace my friend,
Steve
Such powerful quotes: "Life is always on the edge of death; narrow streets lead to the same place as wide avenues, and a little candle burns itself out just like a flaming torch does. I choose my own way to burn.”
That reminds me of the hymn we used to sing as kids:
"Jesus bids us shine with a pure clear light,
Like a little candle burning in the night.
In this world of darkness we must shine
You in your small corner, and I in mine."
Some of us only have candles - but whichever we have, we MUST let them shine. A million candles will light the blackest hole.
And if you are worrying "Should I go on a protest - or should I stay at home?" remember the truth in this:
“Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak.”
Thank you so much for your kind words and the simple wisdom found in the words of that song,
Peace,
Steve
Caught in a revolving door that refuses stop, probably because we’re pushing it!
Babette,
Thank you for the observation, I hadn’t thought of it in that manner before. And for so many years, this didn’t happen overnight.
All the best.
Steve
Now we know what it’s like to be traveling the Underground Railroad to Freedom. We need all the help we can get.
That we do.
The price for speaking out has never been higher. And never been more essential! Each of us has a part to play.