For generations, people have wielded tactics like name-calling and the degradation of humanity as tools. They use these tools to deceive, divide, and control. These techniques sow seeds of discord, enticing individuals and communities into cycles of hatred and “othering.” Such patterns do not merely emerge in isolation. They are perpetuated across generations. This cycle becomes a curse that weakens the moral fabric of societies.
Mocking—whether it targets individuals, values, or even sacred truths—shows an intent to undermine unity. It fosters a climate of mistrust. Yet, history warns us: “Be not deceived; God is not mocked.” This ancient wisdom invites reflection upon the moral and spiritual accountability that transcends time. The seeds we sow today, whether of love or discord, will bear fruit for generations to come.
Today, we witness how these practices have evolved but not disappeared. Platforms of influence, whether social or political, can amplify division. This happens when leaders or individuals weaponize these platforms. They spread disdain rather than understanding. Such communication can in unexpected moments. It can even arise in reflections tied to solemn days of remembrance. On these days, the focus should be on unity and gratitude rather than discord.
This Memorial Day, let us pause to challenge the legacy of generational curses and the cycles of sowing hatred. Instead of perpetuating narratives that distort and divide, let us sow seeds of hope, compassion, and shared humanity. If mocking has been a tool of division, then empathy must become the cornerstone of reconciliation. We must act intentionally to break free from inherited burdens. Only then can we create a future founded on the values of truth and love.
Memorial Day calls us to honor those who have sacrificed for the ideals of freedom and justice. Let that honor inspire us to reject the tactics of scorn and division. Instead, we should embrace a commitment to truth and unity. The responsibility is ours. We must guarantee that the seeds we plant today lead to a harvest of reconciliation. We aim for reconciliation, not rancor, for generations to follow.
In His Service,
Minister A. Francine Green
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