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sean anderson's avatar

One does not have to believe in God or in revelation to find wisdom in ancient traditions. So here is an admonition I really wish more people would read and respect: “If your enemy falls do not exult; if he trips let not your heart rejoice, lest the Lord see it and be displeased, and avert His wrath from him.” (Proverbs 24:17-18 JPS)

When conservative acquaintances would chuckle at a news clip of Biden stumbling while climbing the boarding stairs to Air Force One, or of him turning to shake hands with thin air, I would be the spoilsport who reminded them of this maxim. After all conservatives are supposed to set an example in respecting these maxims.

I could foresee a day when I might stumble or suffer a visible senior moment and so I could sympathize with Biden in those moments. But I have been horrified by the blatant gloating over the murder of Charlie Kirk. Even from a purely secular viewpoint such behavior is both low class and lacking in prudence.

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Ron's avatar

Yours is the clearest explanation I have read about what's behind this terrible event.

Much Thanks

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