Save the Whales

A killer whale beached someplace and dozens of people rushed to keep it wet and cool until high tide came in to allow it to swim back to the open ocean. I wonder how many of these nature lovers have lent a hand to the persecuted Christians of the Middle East. Do you think many of the orca rescuers have raised a finger to help the Yazidis being enslaved or slaughtered by the Islamic State? I wonder how many of the animal rights advocates have demanded an end to genital mutilation of women in the Muslim world? Do you think many of the folks launching campaigns for animal rights are equally adamant in their defense of human rights? The creatures the Lord gave us dominion over are important but not as important as the welfare and freedom of the human race.

Loving Thy Neighbor

Any religion that advances tolerance and peaceful coexistence is preferable to a faith that requires its adherents to convert by the sword. You do not have to kill people to advance universal truths. Buddhism, Hinduism, the Baha'i faith, Judaism, and Protestant and Catholic Christianity promulgate faith by sharing ideas. Another world faith is more bellicose in trying to garner converts. The new Pope is a staunch opponent of the culture of death in all its manifestations, both secular and religious. Let us, regardless of faith, join on the path of consecrating life.