empathy declared a sin

mercy on the lam empathy declared a sin~ love against the grain ***

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 2/4/2025 6:41:00 AM

Maureen, yes too many people have no idea what others go through. That detachment allows more bad to occur. Empathy is a pillar of democracy along with honor, fairness, and self-control. All the qualities missing from our current leadership in the US.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 2/4/2025 7:38:00 AM

Indeed. Thank you Duke. This of course inspired by the backlash to a bishop pleading for mercy, empathy. xomo

Arthur Vaso

Date: 1/30/2025 9:44:00 PM

Very well penned, I find it funny some speak of empathy while supporting, well you know.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 1/31/2025 6:00:00 AM

Amen. ;),

David Kavanagh

Date: 1/30/2025 9:06:00 AM

Hard to fathom Maureen, I understand people can become desensitised to suffering in times of war, but to be told it’s a sin to show empathy, sounds like a throwback to the dark ages of enlightenment! A no holds barred Senryu, final line sums it up perfectly, cheers David

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 1/31/2025 6:02:00 AM

Boggles my mind. Perhaps a societal psychosis at play. Thank you David ~xomo!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/29/2025 2:18:00 PM

it's so hard to comprehend that all the values i struggled to instill in my children seem to be the opposite of what those in charge of our country have embraced. you've said this very well, maureen...

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 1/30/2025 6:16:00 AM

I can only imagine, I’m your neighbour worried about that stuff washing out our border. Hugs! xomo