Saturday, May 6, 2017

In Regards to Healthcare: Most Christians are Just Like You

Most quiet Christians are just like you:

We need to talk. Those of you crowding around Christians in the aftermath of President Trump and the Republican's celebration of skewering health care. Those of you once again blaming every person who voted for Trump in the election for every last decision made. Those of you begging to see some compassion from the Christians who swear Jesus is the answer.

It's there. The tears, anger, and frustration are there. The sadness and empathy are being poured out to those most strongly affected. Not all, mind you, but many of the real Christians are quiet. They cry in privacy, because it is their job to be strong. To put on a brave face. To stay civil because really, what can I change by getting angry, or outraged, on the internet?

Many of these quiet Christians are white. Many voted for Trump. And they know if their opinion gets voiced, they will be shot down for the color of their skin, and the company they keep. They will not be given a fair shake, not on the internet. They will not be heard, they know it, why bother saying anything in the middle of an arena you won't be heard in…one where the microphone has been turned off?

Many of these quiet Christians are breathing a temporary sigh of relief as premiums they absolutely can't afford get lifted. Temporary, because they aren't realizing that without those premiums, there is no care. Eventually, they'll need that care and it will be a slap in the face when they can't afford it. Some of these quiet Christians are too busy trying to put food on the table right now to worry about that. Forgive them their silence. Forgive them their ignorance. They are poor, and tired, and relieved for the moment.

Many of these quiet Christians are not ignorant nor are they poor, and they angry. They have been pregnant. They have had post-partum depression, they have had so-called pre-existing conditions same as you. They are in the same boat as you. But they remain quiet, for they do not have the job of chronicling their life. This is their problem to deal with. Why force their issues upon others?

Many of these quiet Christians aren't Christian at all. These Christians owe their great wealth and being to material overlords. These Christians have forgotten the face of their Father in Heaven. You watched their overlords celebrate today, and those overlords have bigger, more powerful people keeping them fed. These quiet Christians are not the same as those mentioned above. Their god is not most quiet Christians' god.

Most quiet Christians wish things could be easier for all. We wish for a more perfect and understanding world. We pray that God hear the cries of poor and trod upon. And maybe that's somewhat selfish…for most quiet Christians are poor or trod upon, and bless the soul of a quiet Christian which is both. So yes, most quiet Christians are angry, frustrated, and scared. Just like you.

Finale

I'm Retiring American Dirt Hey everyone. James here. This is my final post on American Dirt. It's been a long ride full ...