I used to be a fan of the NBC/Peacock shows "The Irrational" and "Found". But, after watching the latest episodes, it is apparent that someone in NBC programming has an agenda to push homosexual lifestyles as a recurring acceptable lifestyle. The plots of both programs appears to include characters with a homosexual lifestyle. This is a formula that tv networks have followed for at least 8 years. This continued pushing of that lifestyle to consumers is offensive to me. So, I no longer watch those series. I do not want to see those type of characters as being put out as "normal" behavior, especially to our children who soak in much that the media pours out. NBC, please stop promoting homosexual lifestyles in your TV shows. Give us something that isn't immoral and rebellious to God. Also, as a black person I find it very offensive that shows with black characters seem to have the most homosexual characters. Is that a program decision of NBC to push those values into the black community, or to make non blacks think that black people generally accept same sex relationships? That assumption is wrong. "The Irrational" and "Found" need to be cancelled, immediately.
The journey.....
One person's view from a spiritual foundation.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Early 2025 Observations
It is no coincidence that in the United States there have been 2 high profile acts of violence. The locations, Las Vegas, Nevada and New Orleans, Louisiana. Consistent to both is the acts involved men with military backgrounds as part of the United States armed forces.
We cannot ignore that our armed forces trains people to be killers. Unfortunately apparently these individuals have some behavioral issues either while in the armed forces that continue after they leave the armed services. That raises questions as to what does the armed forces do to help military members transition back to a peaceful civilian life? In these two instances, whatever, if anything, that was attempted, did not work.
After these incidents there was no call, question, or inquiry to how the armed forces returns trained killers to a civilian life. Maybe no one cares? Maybe it’s the natural fallout of service in the military? But, it’s not something we should accept as being what we should expect. Service in the military should be followed by continued assistance to those who served, especially if they actually served in a war zone and were exposed to atrocities of war.
One thing I have become conscious of over the past 10 years is that each individual needs to be vigilant and aware of their surroundings and those around them. The police will respond after an incident. There is no apparent effective mechanism in place that prevents acts of violence. Active shooters pop up anyplace. Even in places, schools, where we know incidents are now routinely occurring.
This world publicizes acts of evil through the media. Unfortunately, those images are inspiring others to do acts of violence. The solution? There is none. We just need to stop thinking as humans with numerous faults and try to direct our thoughts, emotions, and actions into the 2 great commands. Love your neighbor and honor God through our actions.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Random Spiritual Thoughts as the Year 2024 Comes to Closure
Wars are man's reminder our stupidity. We have had Civil Wars, World Wars, Ethnic Wars and so on and on. Did any of those wars prevent future wars from occurring? We as human beings along with animals are stuck in a cycle of violence as a means to end "conflict". Violence is also used for our selfish purposes, rather it be to gain property, support a cause, or to wipe out the lives of those we humanly despise.
The people who were going to create the cure for cancer, alzheimers and diseases that plague us have been killed off during wars and individual acts of violence all over the world. God provided all to us so we could have an enjoyable life. But, if we kill off the person whom God assigned the job of creating those cures, we only need to look in the mirror to see the cause of our continued grief.
Can you imagine our Creator, God observing all the nonsense we as humans commit each day? Can you imagine God calling Jesus and the Holy Spirit into a meeting?
God: Holy Spirit. Didn't you talk to him? Look at what he's doing?
Holy Spirit: Oh Lord! I told him to call me if he got tempted.
Jesus walks into the meeting eating an Impossible Burger. God looks at him.
Jesus: Father, You made me partly human. I like this burger. You want to try it?
We should be thankful that God is so patient. He is giving us time to end our evil ways and follow him into salvation. Be glad that God does not give me control of life. Even if God asked me to watch things for 30 seconds, when he returned he would find ruin and destruction. God would ask me, "What happened?" I would respond, "Well Father, in the first 15 seconds I observe 4 murders, 2 rapes, and a drug overdose. Not one good deed. I took the pressure off you and just ended life. But, thank you for your service."
Imagine the sadness God feels at our continued evil acts, but the joy at the kind acts of love and caring.
A Mom with Kids at the Movies
As we approach the Christmas holiday, I recall, in my own mind, this "conversations" I observed between a mother and her 2 children at the movie theater.
Mom: Sit back! Hold the bucket up. You're gonna spill the popcorn.
Child 1: I want to sit up top! (meaning the balcony seats)
Mom: Be quiet. We will walk out and go home!
Child 2: Why is my name Leo?
Mom: Sit up. One more word and we are out of here! I'm not answering you. Hold the bucket or I will take it away.
Child 1: My stomach hurts.
Mom: Stop eating the popcorn.
The movie starts and there is peace on earth, goodwill to all movie watchers every where!
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Response to Senator Young of Indiana
Senator Young, As a human being categorized and labeled as an "African American/black", I also agree that race based admissions to service academies be ended. The caveat being that the process of selection must then be guaranteed to be free of any racial biases/stereotypes or racial discrimination. In addition selections to service academies should not be based on being a family member or an alumni; political connections; or as a favor in return for a monetary gift to the academy, along with other selfish motives.
Black people have a proven record of achieving excellence, once given the opporunity to do so. We do not need handouts, just the opportunity to excel, just as everyone else needs the opportunity. To withhold the opportunity based on the color of a person's skin is only a support for caste and racist systems.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The First Woman President - The Formula and What's next
It's now clear what it will take to become the first female President in the United States of America. First, she will need a note from her husband giving his permission to allow her to run for and become President. In that agreement will cone the requirement that regardless of what world crisis is going on, as She President she must stop every day at 5 pm and ensure hubby has a home made meal awaiting him after his long day of doing nothing.
In the She President permission slip will be a section that allows her husband an unlimited number of "liaisons" with women and girls of all ages, races, and creeds. It is apparent that European American males want to maintain dominance over women. The only exception will be if the woman is a combination of the characteristics, and maybe looks, of Lyndon Baines Johnson, Richard Nixon and William Howard Taft.
In addition the female candidate will have to be against abortion and firmly a foe of any support to transgender, and non binary choices. It also wouldn't hurt if she could chug down a six pack of beer while leading a meeting of her cabinet.
But seriously how stupid can democratic party candidates be, thinking they can win an election by supporting abortion, gay choice lifestyles and non binary gender decisions ? Those 3 choices by themselves are hot button areas that have invaded families over the past 10 years. Candidates who support any of the 3 might as well not even run for office.
What the election results also also shows is that people who have faced disparaging comments from the "victors" have now been emboldened with a "nothing to lose" attitude. "Anything goes to protect our rights" should now be the rallying cry for those marginalized, mistreated, or ignored. Whether they are seeking reparations, respect or justice long denied. The clock is ticking.
Friday, October 25, 2024
Let the good deeds shine
Matthew 5:16 says in part "Let your good deeds shineout for all to see, so that everyone will praise your Heavenly Father." New Living Translation. (NLT). Many media outlets that proports to provide us news could learn from that scripture. Note that many news outlets first share news about murders; shootings; and other crimes of violence. Especially on urban TV news. Under the banner "Breaking News" comes stories of murders, and shootings. You can predict what the leading story will be. Murders and shootings are definitely not good deeds!
Is it that difficult for news outlets to find "good deeds" stories? Yes, news about health dangers, and corrupt practices should be shared with the public to alert us of dangers out here in the real world. I wonder how do reporters having to read the news feel about having to read stories about shootings and murders, day after day after day? Don't they get tired of the same stories? How are they mentally impacted by having to read and share such stories?
We as consumers need to demand more from news publishers. Don't you want to also hear inspirational stories of the good deeds that are being done?