Comments on: More Light

By: Yudaya-Jin no Baka na Yatsu zya nai

Yudaya-Jin no Baka na Yatsu zya nai — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:35:16 +0000

No more wars for the Jewish overlords.

By: CherylK

CherylK — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:41:50 +0000

I will never in a hundred years understand why people are so intolerant of each other. I know that’s naive but it’s true.

By: bani

bani — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:56:30 +0000

Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.

By: paretsky

paretsky — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:18:20 +0000

Thank you all for these thought-filled comments, and to everyone for your good wishes. Connie, I know what you mean about the tears, but I think of people like Vaclav Havel, who refused to give in when life seemed bleakest, and even though I have plenty of days where the bleakness starts to swallow me, I don’t feel I can give into it without betraying people like him. It’s cold comfort, but perhaps that’s what we have to rely on right now. And just the fact that you came to this space helps me feel less alone, as I hope we do for you, as well.
Sara

By: Kerry

Kerry — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:56:11 +0000

Years ago I read that all great religions (and not just the monotheistic ones) share some version of the Golden Rule to do unto others as we would have others do unto us. I will light my own candle in hopes that we will all somehow find the strength and humility to live it.

In the meantime, when I can’t wrap my mind around the overwhelming problems facing us, I take comfort in knowing that I can still smile at a stranger, speak kindly to an annoying student, leave extra minutes on the parking meter, and share with those less fortunate than myself. It helps.

Happy Chanukah.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:23:38 +0000

Happy Chanukah Sara to you and your family! Thank you so much for your post. I enjoyed your gift of enlightenment.
Peace to all. -Laurie

By: Penny Thornton

Penny Thornton — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:47:26 +0000

The many religions of the world should perhaps be the answer to lots of the worlds problems but alas they seem often to be the cause. If only those who believe could concentrate on all the good things in their particular religion and not use/abuse scriptures to back prejudice, hatred and bigotry.

Good wishes of hope and peace to all over this holiday season.

By: Connie Pwll Walck Tyler

Connie Pwll Walck Tyler — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:11:12 +0000

This morning I tried to listen to Christmas music, but found myself crying. Turned on Leonard Cohen instead. Tonight I finished reading Bleeding Kansas and found myself sobbing. I’m sorry, but the new growth of the winter wheat was not enough hope for me next to the triumph of the evil of the Salvation Through the Blood, etc., church. And of course, it’s all set against the background of our President’s speech in Oslo in which he seems to have joined the forces of violence and given up hope on non-violent resolution of problems. I’m glad I went looking for your website to write to you about Bleeding Kansas and found your blog. I promise to try to find some solace in the candles and the lights, but I find I’m crying again. Thank you for your books. I do love them.

By: Shirley

Shirley — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:06:28 +0000

Ah yes, the holiday lights are soothing and calming to the soul. We need this as we go into a New Year filled with trepidation and anxiety on so many fronts.

By: MO Inkslinger

MO Inkslinger — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:08:32 +0000

Being a product of conservative Christian upbringing, I am appalled at the hatred spewed by the Christian Right. I believe America is great because of our diversity of races, our different cultural backgrounds and our multitude of religious beliefs. We need to embrace our diversity and be thankful that so many can contribute so much. If we can solve these problems in our country, then we might be able to achieve a blueprint for resolving these issues throughout the world.