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Easter: Empathy or Cruelty?

The deep humanitarian empathy and generosity of philanthropists like MacKenzie Scott, Melinda French Gates, and Malala Yousafzai stands in sharp contrast to the profound cruelty and selfishness of Donald Trump and those he chooses to associate with and appoint to leadership roles in his administration this Easter season.

Reports of Trump’s casual statements that COVID infections can be reduced by cutbacks in testing, that some persons with serious disabilities should perhaps just die, and his inability to understand the sacrifices of deceased soldiers are striking examples of his (and many of his followers’) profound indifference to the lives of others. Trump is apparently not the least bit embarrassed to say such things. He seems entirely unaware of his sociopathic callousness. Often it seems like he does not even think about the effects of his actions on other people or society. But, other times, he goes beyond mere indifference to seemingly enjoy hurting others. I think it may just be the way his brain works.

I hope your brain prefers to actively seek opportunities to demonstrate empathy and kindness toward the less fortunate over the next few days and always. To those who sincerely observe it, I wish a meaningful Christian Holy Week and Easter.

#Nazis #Easter

"A bakery in a German city has made a controversial decision to bring back sweets which many in the country associate with the Nazis.

Cafe Lieb in Tübingen used the moulds to create the sweet treats which depict animals riding tanks and firing weapons.

Head confectioner at the cafe in the south-western city Ulrich Buob defended the move, saying older people are nostalgic for the sweets from their childhood.

However, others say the sweets glorify war and have a direct connection back to Germany’s Nazi past."

gbnews.com/news/world/german-b

GB News · German bakery revives WW2 Nazi-era Easter bunnies as 'older people want to buy them as souvenirs'By George Bunn

Easter Roux came early this year. She wants to let everyone know we will be closed Easter Sunday. Also, Saturday, April 19th we will be having an Easter event. Easter eggs will hidden throughout the day with special surprises inside. Some will have candy, free plants/pet toys, and various discounts. Must make a purchase to claim the prize, unless it's candy. We hope to see you there. We are open 11-7 that day!
#easter #localbusiness #plants #pets #fayettevillear #nwarkansas #razorbacks

HOLY MOLY!!!🤯😍.. It’s: “Return of the Aurora…✨🌌”. What an epic #auroraborealis / #northernlights display (yet again..) over Courtmacsherry areas in West Cork, Ireland as light pillars ‘dance’ in the night sky! 🤩🥰📸🌠💥🌊🐣💚🩷 #aurora #astronomy #Astrodon #sunset #astronomy #spring #april #easter #Cork #Ireland #mastodon #mastoart #mastodonart #mastoartist #mastodonartist #mastodaoine #photography #photo #photograph #photographer #landscape #landscapephotography #art #colours #nature #naturephotography

Working on the Easter Day sermon (using Chrysostom for the Vigil). Gospel reading is John 20:1-18, Mary Magdalene in the garden, and contrasting it (and some other stuff) with Gen. 2 & 3.
Garden of creation, garden of resurrection
Garden of sin, garden of betrayal
Garden of hiding from God, garden of looking for Jesus
Garden of banishing, garden of welcoming
Garden of being kept from the tree of life, garden of Jesus as bread of life.
#Easter #Episcopal #SLECBuffalo #Sermons

Remember last year, how the Republican Theocrats were apoplectic about #Easter and Transgender Day of Visibility falling on the same day?

But this year, daddy Trump has scheduled #Easter2025 to fall on Hit!3r's birthday and not a peep from the Republicans about Easter being celebrated on the birthday of someone who has long been considered an antichrist.

Yeah... that tracks.