by Brenda Allington, Florence
On the day the neurologist turned to my loved one and pronounced unequivocally the diagnosis of a progressive neurodegenerative disease (Parkinson’s), the first image that came to my mind was of our former president ridiculing Michael J. Fox. Michael was exhibiting dyskinesia related to Parkinson’s.
I felt sad, and angry — and as a veteran, disenfranchised from a country I no longer recognized. Not only was such a man president, he is now a presidential candidate. And so-called “Christians” cheer. You have a perverted and false idea of Jesus if you think He was capable of anything but love, healing, and compassion. Leprosy was an ugly, necrotic, contagious disease… but Jesus TOUCHED them with love!
There is no love in ridiculing people struggling to overcome untold hardships; and to that point, he told his own nephew that Fred’s son, William, should be left to die due to profound physical and mental challenges related to severe cerebral palsy. (“All in the Family,” by Fred Trump III, was just released.)
Donald’s father may have been named “Fred Christ Trump,” but there is no resemblance to Jesus Christ! Not in him, his father, or his son, Donald. This is NOT a HOLY TRINITY! It is generational grifters manipulating human emotions in evil ways — striking the most vulnerable.
Worship of a Golden Calf sure put the Israelites in a predicament! Maybe it is time to “awake from your slumber” for “the hour has come”– to love your neighbor.
Alan says
Brenda you are aware that according to scripture Jesus should be referred to in the present tense not the past tense. As far as the character of Jesus, well he is actually referred to throughout scripture. You are aware that he is coming back to earth yes? His second coming won’t be to heal lepers, read the scripture. Finally, based on your letter you obviously are not in a position to lecture Christian’s on how they should vote, act, feel, or anything else, lol.
WMA says
Nice holier than thou position, Clair.
It’s time for you MAGA crowd to realize that your golden calf idol is Donald Trump and will lead to the same downfall.
Clair B says
WMA – based on the color of my skin – I think you have just shown what a racist you are.
WMA says
How the hell am I supposed to know what color your skin is?
Clair B says
How odd that your FIRST thought on hearing the devastating news about a PD diagnosis was your hatred for a former president.
When I too was faced with the same situation – I just prayed that I would learn to trust Jesus thro this and to say “Not my will, but your will be done”.
Isn’t Trump your neighbor, FYI?