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Bishop Dale Day Hudson

Laughter at the sake of others

  • While I was busy and up somewhat late last night, I stumbled across something here which I found very disturbing. I can understand the initial reaction of laughter when someone falls or does something accidentally. The noises, the words they use or the face they  make can strike up some giggles, however when someone legitimately falls down the stairs and hurts themselves and makes a public post about it here, it is not ok for anyone else to constantly bring it up in their own posts, claiming it was karma who got the better of the injured person. What does that say for ministers? Ministers who not only are here, but are admin to another site. What I don't understand is these same people who were laughing, showed concern for me when I fell and hurt myself even when they dislike me, yet they laugh at another who has done nothing wrong to deserve such treatment other than making a few simple corrections on the main thread. Anyways, rant over, I just wish people could focus on being truthful, loving, compassionate, leading ministers. Blessings too you all.

7 comments
  • Bishop Dale Day Hudson
    Bishop Dale Day Hudson Carl, I must admit I was surprised to see you writing on a post of mine, considering you asked me not to speak too you. I wish you no hard feelings, ever. We aren't the friends we once were, but that matters not. I greatly appreciate your kind words regar...  more
    March 29, 2016 - 2 like this
  • Rev. Elizabeth Hoff, ULC
    Rev. Elizabeth Hoff, ULC There's a word -- Schadenfreude -- which means to take delight in someone else's misfortune.
    March 29, 2016 - 1 likes this
  • Rev. Suzanne Ranu
    Rev. Suzanne Ranu Very well written Dale. I find people who laugh and make fun of people who are injured or ill to be ignorant and immature. I often wonder if they laugh themselves silly when someone dies. These types of people need our prayers so that love and compassio...  more
    March 30, 2016 - 5 like this
  • Bishop Dale Day Hudson
    Bishop Dale Day Hudson I fully agree with you Sue. Amen!
    March 30, 2016 - 2 like this