A quick thought on compassion

The church, and christians in general, are on the whole good at compassionate action for people who haven’t had a hand in their own problems. We give money for food to starving African children, and we are willing to dedicate time and money to helping tsunami victims, or hurricane survivors.

What we’re not good at is showing compassion for people who have had a hand in their own demise. We alienate pregnant teenagers who are facing abortions. We ignore the drug-dependent. Somewhere deep down, we believe that we couldn’t be in that situation. That we’re above these people. That it’s their own fault.

I just wish that I wasn’t speaking about my own feelings. Help me God.