Thx Pamela, I needed that!
mike faggart
seroc
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pamela Bauman" <ntrlclr@earthlink.net>
To: "Autox (E-mail)" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, March 29, 2002 1:32 AM
Subject: OT- Easter 2002
> About 1900 and some years ago, a man came on the scene causing
governments,
> religious leaders,
> people of power, the downtrodden and oppressed to take notice. His ideas
> were radical to say
> the least. He said all people were equal, no matter sex or standing in the
> community.
> That we should love and respect one another. To treat each other the way
we
> would want to be treated. Words of Sedition by all accounts, considering
he
> lost his life because he spoke them.
>
> His speaking opened avenues for new thought. For changes to be
implemented.
> Long standing traditions to be toppled. For people who had no voice to
> speak. Unfortunately, this went
> against the status quo. He was brought before a court, charges read,
verdict
> handed down.
>
> All parties involved cast blame to other groups or persons. Trying to
> absolve themselves.
> He knew what would happen. Chose that path knowing it had to be done. I
> can't imagine
> the pain he endured. Watching as he hung there dying. Watching as his
> friends ran to hide
> in fear. Watching as the women in his life stayed until the end. Amazing
> isn't it, how
> supposedly weak, brainless, soulless property for the time, showed the
most
> strength and
> courage. They were willing to suffer the wrath of every power structure
> around to see
> to his burial.
>
> They buried him, secretly, so he would not be defiled. Came back on the
> third day to
> see if he was still safe. Were they in for a surprise. Tradition holds for
> the next
> forty days he continued to walk among us. He let his followers know they
had
> a job to do.
> A mission to accomplish. They were issued a sacred charge. Spread my word
> and truth.
>
> In my eyes you are all equal. Love one another. Treat all people fairly.
> Remember me.
>
> Over the centuries, his simple words have been used to subjugate peoples
> because of
> sex, looks and economic background. Wars have been started in his name. We
> have several
> going on as I write this. All in the name of God. Millions have lost their
> lives and homelands.
> All in his name. Not exactly what he wanted. All in his name.
>
> So today remember him and his message.
>
> Love and Respect One Another.
> Treat Each Other Fairly.
> Grant Forgiveness To Those Who Transgressed.
> Help Those In True Need.
> Protect The Innocent and Weak.
> Do This In Memory Of Me.
>
> At this time, I ask forgiveness of anyone I may have injured with
> thoughtless words or deeds.
>
> This time of year is about renewal and a reaffirmation of life. Ask
> yourself, is my pain
> and suffering as great as his? He carried the sins of the world. We all
have
> burdens.
> Are mine as great as his? Lay them down. They are no longer needed. He
> carries them.
> Willingly, by choice, as he was meant to do.
>
> No matter what belief system we ascribe. No matter how we show our faith.
> No matter the name we call out. We all make mistakes. We all bleed. We all
> hate.
> Most of all, We Love. May this find you safe and sound. All in his name.
>
>
> Prayers and Blessings
> Pamela Bauman
> Easter 2002
>
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