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Rho's avatar

I am thinking about #5, whether a people who are comfortable can understand freedom and justice; lately, it seems to be so.

I read a biography about Bonhoeffer by a man who writes about him, the name escapes me ( like most do these days). A second book awaits in my shelf.

And then there is Timothy Snyder.

There is an imperative now to define what I feel, without generalizations, prejudices, all the rest that conceals who I am. I keep screaming Why, why do I have to answer these questions

Thanks to the violence erupted into the US, really. I am better to know myself and as Snyder writes, to do what I can.

A big subject very well presented, thank you.

The Rustbelt Reader's avatar

This is beautifully said. I think you’re right about #5; comfort can make people forget what freedom and justice cost. And yes: once violence enters the picture, the questions are not optional.

Timothy Snyder is right—know yourself, then do what you can. Thank you for reading and for putting words to what a lot of people feel.

Paul Fagan's avatar

Brilliant analysis and order of presentation.

Thank you!!

Paula Rossi's avatar

A timely article. Thanks for intro to Bonhoeffer.

Michael Woods's avatar

Beautiful piece that i was totally unaware of. Thanks 🙏

Jerry Spangler's avatar

Very insightful and informative

The Rustbelt Reader's avatar

Thank you for reading!