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Carole Roseland's avatar

This is spot on. Some “Christians” wouldn’t know Jesus if he kicked ‘em in the butt! I would like to see that, however.

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E.R. Flynn's avatar

This is a wonderfully concise and perfect allegory to some parts of the US.

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

Thank you, Ed! I appreciate you. 💙

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Patty Mooney's avatar

Why are so many "Christians" so afraid of people with darker skin tones? What up with that?

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Androgenous AF's avatar

They have a need to feel superior...and if it's skin color...as in lighter color is higher in their world...so be it.

Never mind if one can't think their way out of a wet paper bag...

Their loss, and they should own up to it...

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Sue Clancy's avatar

So very true!!!!!

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Sue Clancy's avatar

I've wondered if those "Christians" are actually terrified of what their fellow church members might do to them if they were seen being kind to someone with a darker skin tone. Maybe they aren't personally scared of black/brown people but are actually allowing themselves to be terrorized by their own churches into compliance.

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Diane’s Blue Forum 👩‍💻's avatar

Great one to ponder!

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

Thank you, Dianne. Hoping for positive changes even while observing the current slide.

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Diane’s Blue Forum 👩‍💻's avatar

It’s what we must do. I know you long for a time when Trumpism is long gone. I had a good friend and a cousin who died this time last year, and now my grief has turned to gratitude they don’t have to see the current mess. That’s a sad thing.

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

It is sad but I have had the same thoughts about Sue's and my recently lost chosen family members. Love you. -J-

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Androgenous AF's avatar

Agree. There has been so MUCH against the norms. My mother would most likely be mortified at the R's these days.

I know my dad would be dumbfounded by the Republicans these days. He always was a Dem. Through and through.

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Sue Clancy's avatar

Yes, a very timely well written story that sadly illustrates our times perfectly. Thank you for writing and sharing this.

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

Love you so much! Don't know what I would do without your support of my writing.

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Sue Clancy's avatar

I appreciate and value your careful thoughtfulness and your skill with putting those thoughts into a short short story. You really are amazing!!! And I love you too!!!

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Awwwww, you two! 🥰🥰 This little exchange has really made me smile!

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Sue Clancy's avatar

So glad to share the love!!!! 💙💙💙💙

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Oh wow! The hands - just gosh. Bravo!

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

Thank you! I appreciate you so much!

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Beth T (BethOfAus)'s avatar

Ooooooooohhhhhhh!!!! Clever!!! And heartbreaking. Take care my dear. 🤗💕

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Tim's avatar

Very nicely done. You "had me" until the very end.

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Ken Paulson's avatar

In the words of Kris Kristofferson in Jesus was a Capricorn, "Reckon they'd just nail him up, if he come down again."

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

Kris was right. I wrote this several years back when I was living in Oklahoma and was watching the bigots crawl out of the woodwork. Don't live there anymore. Thanks for your comment.

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John Taylor's avatar

I don’t understand the reference to the gas pump. It does appear to jive with your post.

Please explain. Are you hinting at an oil embargo? If so, it’s not clear.

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

And John, thank you for reading this, thinking about it and for taking the time to ask about it's specifics. I appreciate you.

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

Much simpler answer, I'm afraid.

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

It was a way to have his hands exposed to the station owner when he handed him the money.

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

LOL! Carole you tickled me with your comment.

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