Pag hirap mag-park ang kotse, “babae siguro driver”
Pag magaling mag-english, “matalino yan!”
Pag may tattoo, “don’t hire them in your company, delikado”
Pag lalaking foreigner na maputi, “Si Joe yan at mayaman yan” :)
Pag Chinese looking at na-bahing, “naku, Covid-19!”
We love to generalize. We based it on nationality, gender, religion, body types & more. Sometimes, our generalization becomes too embarrassing or funny.
The disciples of John the Baptist also generalized. That’s why they asked Jesus “Why do we & the Pharisees fast much, but your disciples do not fast?” (Matthew 9:14)
Are generalizations are good or bad? Neither.
When you’re crossing the street, you can’t assume that all drivers are completely aware of pedestrians. That’s dangerous. On the other hand, if you assume that all drivers are reckless then you may be too afraid to cross any street. You may be too afraid to drive a car.
We need to be more open to learn about the person & their situation. Because prejudice can be dangerous to individuals or groups. We cannot make generalizations all the time. We should make decisions based on empathy. Try your best to understand where the other person is coming from.
"Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast” That’s the reply of Jesus is Matthew 9:15.
The disciples of Jesus didn’t fast while Jesus was with them. But later on they did fast.
God’s simple message for us today is this - DON’T BE QUICK TO JUDGE. Our actions or reaction should depend on what’s right given the current situation. We must not let our prejudices blind us from the TRUTH.
This Lent, appreciate the beauty in every person that you know & meet. Appreciate the uniqueness of every person. Have a blessed Friday! - alvinfabella@yahoo.com
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