Re: [TruthTalk] Street Preaching

[Knpraise]

In a message dated 1/29/2005 2:45:37 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

It seems to me that the real test of human empathy is what we actually DO for those less fortunate than us.  (vs the talk we talk.)  God will be the judge of that, and not one of us on TT. Izzy

This is your problem  =   "it seems to me that  ......."  
Empathy has much more to do with somehow knowing of the feelings of despair, hopelessness and discouragement in the lives of some;  "what we actually do"  is something called BENEVOLENCE.  





So my âproblemâ is that I have an opinion?  no, it is that you opinions so very often misses the point.  Your comments on "empathy" are a good example.  A reference to a dictionary would probably have avoided all this "discussion." Am I being belittled for expressing an opinion? Is there a difference between "belittling" and fair and honest criticism?(Is that empathetic?  --   empathy is my knowing just how frustrated and angry you get, knowing that you are right and not believing we are listening to you so you revert to the snid and insulting.   Empathy causes me to admit that I have contributed to your anger and frustration.   ) Do you think you are the only one here who can âsomehow knowâ about such feelings? Not at all  -   I count all but four on this list as having this ability.  Is âfeeling your painâ enough?  Isnât doing something about it, in itself, the best indication of oneâs empathy? Absolutely  -  so I must love and respect you without regard for your (David and Judy's as well)  continued snidness.   That is my resolve.  Will we be rewarded in heaven for the wonderful feelings we had towards others, or for the good we did to them?  Can you do love without experiencing love?   You seem to think "yes."   I offer a resounding "no."  Iz

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John