Mariam was grieving about a loved one.
Rabbi Jesus gently told her, "Death is but the new life."
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
The Rabbi and Fury
Mariam was furious, and about to fly off the handle.
Rabbi Jesus counselled her, "Don't lose your temper - you lose the edge through this.
Always retain your Christian dignity. You are there to see that justice is done, impartially and firmly. Not to use the situation as a venue to vent your own intemperate feelings of aggression, rage or vengeance."
The Rabbi and Racism
Mariam was speaking with the Rabbi. She had encountered a gentleman that day, who, to her mind, seemingly boxed each person according to their cultural heritage.
"Lord, he seems to have an incredible awareness of racism in his mind."
The Rabbi answered her quietly, "You have no awareness of the depth of the hurt that formed these attitudes."
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