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I realized then that I was really angry over the welfare state, and I was pretty much powerless to stop the machine. I had directed my anger towards those who were just acting like most human beings do, instead of being angry at those who incentivized them to do so.

Right now the focus is on the unaccompanied, immigrant children, and I'm sad to see how some have reacted. I even read something this morning (I don't know if it's verified) of some members of a militia threatening to shoot children who cross the border.

For one, I'm pretty certain that Jesus doesn't care about the borders of nations. His Kingdom is not of this world, and if you are a child of God, then your citizenship is in The Kingdom, and you're just a temporary visitor here. In the most real sense, you're not an American. Jesus does very much care about how you love your neighbor.

Jesus also cares very much about children. When you welcome little children, you're welcoming him. Glenn Beck got a lot of flack for saying that we should open our hearts to them, and then sent food, toys and clothes to the children being held in custody.

If your political ideology or worldview causes you to resent or hate children, then it's not worth anything at all.

This isn't directed at anyone particular on this board, but I felt moved today to share this. I think we get caught up in worldly things and we lose focus on what's important.

This. This. This.

I am politically conservative and think that we should have secure boarders. But, Conservatives who are getting upset about these kids are ridiculous. Great post, Patrick O Rly. Great post. I agree completely.