tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post4946128090465893805..comments2023-05-02T05:40:29.838-07:00Comments on AscendingTheHills: "What Would You Do?"Jessica Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-14910928303656383712011-01-27T08:25:13.619-08:002011-01-27T08:25:13.619-08:00Susan...
You make a great point, I agree...persona...Susan...<br />You make a great point, I agree...personalities definitely play a role in our responses. <br />Thank you for your comment :)<br />~blessingsJessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-4104091632307251662011-01-27T08:24:13.444-08:002011-01-27T08:24:13.444-08:00Wow Nelieta...that must have been a very scary and...Wow Nelieta...that must have been a very scary and painful experience. I remember my husband told my daughter, shortly after she was born, "welcome to the cold cruel world"...I got so mad at him! But it's true... :( At least there are lots of good people...hopefully the good overshadows the evil. We have to let our lights shine! :)<br />~blessingsJessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-54621322033370964002011-01-27T08:20:27.703-08:002011-01-27T08:20:27.703-08:00Debra...great point...about casting one's pear...Debra...great point...about casting one's pearls before swine. I hadn't thought of that illustration, but it definitely applies to this discussion. <br />I'm glad you enjoyed the post :)<br />~blessingsJessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-32462610162256325702011-01-26T22:28:16.131-08:002011-01-26T22:28:16.131-08:00Jessica, quite a challenging post. I might express...Jessica, quite a challenging post. I might express my displeasure but cannot stand up in public and do it. I am quite shy that way. Though I might be seething in anger, I am a bit reticent to go up and voice my anger. I have tried to but . . . I think even our personalities play a role in this. The more outspoken one is, the more the loudness of the voice. I might quietly call the police but speaking out aloud is a bit difficult for me.<br /><br />Joy always,<br />SusanS. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-60101609133456030782011-01-25T14:11:01.175-08:002011-01-25T14:11:01.175-08:00Excellent post Jessica! Most people look the other...Excellent post Jessica! Most people look the other way and don't want to get involved. Unfortunately this is not helping the victim and the oppressor will carry on with his destruction.<br /><br />I remember when I was 12 years old and a bully at school hit me in the face and broke my glasses. My dad and I went to the house of this girl to speak to the parents. The father freaked out and started to hit the girl in front of us. It was terrible and we were speachless. My dad tried to speak to the man but he didn't want to listen.We left immediately but my Dad phoned the police. It was one of my early lessons in the cruelty of life.Nelmitravel - Nelieta Mishchenkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657335005793856123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-15163397617583153612011-01-25T13:32:36.974-08:002011-01-25T13:32:36.974-08:00I agree with Ed. I take it on a case by case basi...I agree with Ed. I take it on a case by case basis and try to be led by the Spirit, although I’ve failed at times. <br />There have been times when I’ve cast my pearls to swine, when I’ve reached out to help others, only to be trampled underfoot. <br /> And then there have been times when God used me in significant ways in rescue missions. <br /> As you replied to Ed, “discernment” is the key. What a thought provoking post Jessica. And a most inspiring one.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-72620690505810493162011-01-25T11:48:12.439-08:002011-01-25T11:48:12.439-08:00I just came across a quote on facebook that I thin...I just came across a quote on facebook that I think applies to this post so I figured i'd share it here, for whoever might be looking through the comments and discovers it! :<br /><br />“Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” - Elie Wiesel<br /><br /><br />For anyone that isn't familiar with Elie Wiesel, he wrote a book, Night and is a Holocaust Survivor.<br /><br />~ blessingsJessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-81317475185493161572011-01-25T10:30:22.178-08:002011-01-25T10:30:22.178-08:00Really makes you think! Great post! I can honestly...Really makes you think! Great post! I can honestly say that I'm not sure in certain instances I would be able to directly intervene. Being a girl myself, it would be hard to stand up to say a male abusing another female. But I would try to do the least thing I could, which would be to use my cell phone to call for help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-70464761176251675442011-01-25T08:40:30.643-08:002011-01-25T08:40:30.643-08:00At the core level we are all a part of the univers...At the core level we are all a part of the universal oneness that connects us things. The pain that is brought upon gods creatures is all of our pain to share. I believe that we can all contribute everyday to creating more love and peace in this world. If an occasion should arrive that calls out to us to take action my hope is that we should listen to that voice. I believe it is the voice of god empowering us to be brave and take action to help someone in need.<br /><br />Thank you for this post and shedding light on a sensitive subject.wendy micklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722238500721616442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-52992654114683084742011-01-25T06:43:24.845-08:002011-01-25T06:43:24.845-08:00Great post! Very thought provoking and convicting....Great post! Very thought provoking and convicting. I pray I would do what GOD would have me do, but I fear that there may be times when I don't get involved and I should.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082891172963869545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-69390663438028167822011-01-25T06:41:06.280-08:002011-01-25T06:41:06.280-08:00In my younger days I have stood up for people wher...In my younger days I have stood up for people where I have seen things happening and depending on the situation, if it's children then my first instinct is to protect but more recently I have been the one to phone for help. Mainly because of the safety issue, I have a son and my main priority is to him, therefore keeping myself safe comes as part of that. <br /><br />The problem with phoning is that quite often the police are not interested, however that is no excuse not to. Also the cases where you do hear of people standing up often end in their deaths or hospitalisation. It's not surprising that people do not wish to get involved. Great post and certainly food for thoughtPapercut Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15464641582104501391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-31414704833419752372011-01-25T06:27:18.650-08:002011-01-25T06:27:18.650-08:00I think you guys bring up a good point...discernme...I think you guys bring up a good point...discernment. Every instance is not the same and doesn't always merit the same response. Sometimes perhaps an anoynmous call to authorities is more appropriate than physically or verbally intervening. Other times, maybe authorities would just worsen a situation. Maybe it's some burnt out mother who is struggling financially and needs resources rather than condemnation from society. There was a show that showed an actress, playing a mother, who left her daughters as a punishment alone on a park bench. A bystander offered her motherly advice and resources, rather than just reaching for her phone to call the cops. Sometimes a little compassion and empathy goes a long way.Jessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-39212460353015362822011-01-25T06:17:28.899-08:002011-01-25T06:17:28.899-08:00I take it on a case by case method and try to be l...I take it on a case by case method and try to be led by the Spirit. I have found out in the past that the words in the Bible to not to lay hands suddenly on any man have a reason to it. Still, I see the wrong and sometimes do nothing. I forget who said that all it takes for evil to triump is for good men to do nothing....where am I in that...God only knows.Ed Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05118734120949894503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-90762642421176603682011-01-25T06:12:22.637-08:002011-01-25T06:12:22.637-08:00Great post. Tough one to answer as well. I would i...Great post. Tough one to answer as well. I would intervene and then depending on the situation it would be better to go for help. Just my honest opinion. In numbers sometimes worksSavira Guptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17463773284421101573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-64497225583236864672011-01-25T05:46:16.976-08:002011-01-25T05:46:16.976-08:00Well said Jessica.
It is hard for many including ...Well said Jessica. <br />It is hard for many including myself on some occasions to intervene on something that doe not concern us. This does not say I wouldn't if it was something to the magnitude that I would find it necessary to do so.Many in fact just don't care or have their own problems. <br />I relate to the empathy of the father with daughters. And I must say I have spent quite a few times chatting to those worse off and living on the streets. But thats just me.<br /><br />Bless to youalejandro guzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444725035058665346noreply@blogger.com