shathaway

The religions of God share fundamental ideals, though differently
expressed in their theologies, traditions, and ceremonies. They
all have a common goal, to help mankind become a better neighbors.

I am a friend to Baha'is, Christians, and any person of moral conscience.

Let not our discussions be cloaked by theology, the rote reiteration of
documents, but that the content be our own reasoned words and thoughts
for discource. Our own voices can be heard, even when the quotes of
orthodoxy are ignored.

The following letter is one I have shared among Catholics. I hope you
find this of interest.

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Men And Morals - Speak Out

What has happened to the integrity of Man? This is the age
of moral relativism where men of conscience have become
rebuked to silence by the practitioners of political correctness
in the guise of not offending anyone. This noise is also the wail
of those who wish to dethrone any concept of God. Most of these
people operate in a world of ignorance because, in all the noise,
the thoughtful concepts of righteousness are not heard.

As Christians, we can still love the man or person, but deplore
immoral actions, words, and circumstances. We must be able to
faithfully rebuke the actions of the Devil and acknowledge the
Holiness of God. We need not be able to evangelize by quoting
scripture by chapter and verse, nor to reiterate the scripted
theology as preached in the pulpits of the church. But we should
try to voice, with thoughtful reason and argument, promote the
ideals of what is right and just. When the voices of justice
and reason are presented, the mercies of God will also be made
known through our actions. If we keep silent, how then will
the world be changed?

It is often difficult to let the Lord be our Protector.

We can take the ridicule and blasphemy, but we must also speak
out like those before us, in order to be worthy of the ridicule.
We should not be silenced by reason of political correctness
or threats of abuses. Let our voices be heard. We should also
strive to live a life of upright conduct, so that our words
do not make a mockery of our deeds. Let us each make our own
statements of reasoned morality, and not be lulled to sleep by
the quiet and peace of a congregation.

What ever happened to the Law of Moses, the Ten Commandments,
and the Deuteronomic Codes. They should still be promoted as
the foundation of justice. God is the Merciful, and will show
his mercies, even in death. We should promote life, especially
a thoughtful, righteous, and spiritual life. Our body politic
is sick and dying. It needs the prescriptions offered by the
divine physicians, the prophets, the believers, the saints,
and the brothers and sisters of God. Let us all do our part!

Prayers are not enough! Let us raise our voices! Let us write our letters!
Help us talk to strangers, but protect the children and the infirm.

Sincerely,
Steven J. Hathaway

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