A Pagan's Blog

The recent water boarding of a four year old by her father because she was not cooperative in reciting her ABCs. He is a soldier who had served in Iraq.  This event is sad commentary on a creeping American moral nihilism.  Nihilism is a failure to truly believe in basic precepts such as kindness, compassion, and love.  Sociopaths are nihilists, but so are increasing numbers of Americans who are not.  Some "believe" in these values, but will not go to bat for them.  Others don't even go that far.  Power and wealth are oh so much more real. They can hold Wealth in their hands and Power - just watch people cringe and bow when you have it.  Of course, then Power and Wealth own you far more securely than you own them.  

In a comment on my "Spiritual Warrior" post Rombald suggested I was too concerned about the longevity of America's religious liberty.  Here is my answer, because to do the issue credit took me beyond a simple reply. 

As I meditated this morning I found myself wondering how to keep an open hearted attitude towards the depraved individuals who spend such efforts attacking our religion and making life miserable for other people in general.