Religion...has hardened their hearts and made it impossible for them to see, except through the dark glass of their own creed, what life ought to be
Pearl Buck
DOn't apologize, E! I was offended also. EVen if my name isn't Goldberg or Ali. Being the polite hostess I am, I just watched him slam the door as he exited, and rolled my eyes in amazement.
The Mencken quote was wonderful.
I thought how very, very nice it would have been had he shown up and said, we heard you had asked for prayers and hope you don't mind if our thread adds ours. WOuldn't that have been impressive? Caring, kind, and so much more winning.
INstead I felt was that this person came into my home without invitation, rudely insulted the other guests, spit on my furniture, and acted as if he had done something- helpful.
Ah well.
A religious awakening which does not awaken the sleeper to love has roused him in vain
Jessamyn West |
