BE SENSIBLE! It's true - we are in a 24/7 media cycle. People are paid "here, there and everywhere" to "create the spin" that sells - brings the buzz! At the same time, our school systems continue to release citizens that do not have the necessary critical thinking skills. The real truth is not always apparent. The lack of skills causes many people to respond by quickly giving "knee jerk reactions!" Add to all of this the negative forces in place to keep people at each other's throats - to do everything possible to make interfaith harmony an impossibility! Will you let these forces prevail? Where's the common sense? Not always readily found. All of this is obvious in the latest flurry of activity over Barack Obama's recent comments regarding attempts to build a Mosque near the World Trade Buildings. Obama stated at a gathering of Muslims that he respects the right of those assembled to build a place of worship on private property - in keeping with the religious liberty upon which our great nation was founded. Later, for purposes of clarity, Obama stated that he referenced "right" and did not comment on the "wisdom" of building a Mosque in the location in question. Reporters now want to say that Obama "retreated" from earlier comments.
Be unfazed by the "spin" that is being attempted! Obama was not wrong in his comments on Americans' right to religious freedom. The "spinners" (both political and media-related) think we can't distinguish between the two comments. The "spinners" think we will turn on President Obama, while so many others (Clintons, Bush clan) remain silent. The "spinners" are wrong! Thank God for clarity of thought - for waking us up in our right minds, able to make informed decisions. Let's quickly move toward interfaith harmony in America - society so desperately needs this!
As always - in closing - "Here's to our season, our time of 'being' -- our journey together as we make the most of the life that God has given to each of us!
Cheryl A. Mobley-Stimpson is a "thought leader" and the author of this post. Cheryl can be followed on Facebook (same name), @PhillySportsMom on Facebook and Twitter. Second blog @ www.phillysportsmom.blogspot.com.
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