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That Was Then, This Is Now
"Those who cannot remember the past
are condemned to repeat it"
George Santayana.
The American Revolutionary War was
The 13 colonies' war for independence.
Their beliefs and resolve were so
greatly valued that they fought
and risked their lives and fortunes.
They gave presently that others might gain
in the years to come. THAT was THEN.
The American Civil War demonstrated that
The Southern States believed in one way and
The Northern States believed differently.
It was settled by blood that still bleeds today.
The blood of disunity is spilling across America.
There is much pain, but the nation remains intact.
THAT was also THEN.
Need we mention the near extinction of Native Americans?
How can we ever justify the human enslavement of millions?
Do we dare attempt to explain the Japanese internment camps?
Regardless of when we believe that life begins, in the courtroom
of Almighty God, who will pay the penalty for the abortion of
millions of babies, especially since 1972? Notwithstanding,
We must find a way to move on. THAT too was THEN.
An entire nation under the spell of Adolf Hitler,
and also, an entire world for far too long, stood by
and allowed the slaughter of 6 million Jews. Moreover,
We and the world must find a way to move on. None of
those atrocities must ever happen again.
Yes, THAT was THEN.
How do we separate the negatives from the positives?
So much of THAT which was THEN is also THIS which is NOW.
How do we dismiss the evils of yesterday and choose the good?
May God enable us to go forward with the 'the good that is NOW'.
Copyright ©
Curtis Johnson
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