Today myself and a group of my friends got together and made 250 sandwiches. The actually "assembly line" process was quite smooth and we had a lot of good conversations and laughs! It was great to see everyone all together. I sent out a Facebook invite, asking for people to help and donate and quite a few responded. My vision was quite simple. I just wanted to get a bunch of sandwiches together and go and hand them out to people who were hungry. I figured there were other people who wanted to help, of course, there were!
To be honest, I was a little disappointed with a few of my friends. Those who I thought would step up and help, didn't. I have a lot of religious friends who preach about helping, serving and extending their hand to those in need. None of that happened. It seems that they are willing to help only when their friends are around to see that they are helping. Like they can only serve if it's a church organized charity event. I find it ironic how the "heretics, atheists, agnostics" were the only ones to actively help and donate. It just goes to prove how much hypocrisy really lies underneath the sugary coated religious exteriors. I have a feeling that people didn't want to help because it was on a Sunday. Back in the day I may have been a bible thumper, but now I use my vast scriptural knowledge to point out how ridiculous people are. So if you think it's wrong to serve on the "sabbath" read Mark 3:1-4. Mmm hypocrisy pie.
As much as I was disappointed, I was equally, if not more, surprised with those who did help and donate. Most of the people were friends from high school whom I hadn't see in forever. So thanks again to all those who helped in one way or another!
Enjoy <3
Today myself and a group of my friends got together and made 250 sandwiches. The actually "assembly line" process was quite smooth and we had a lot of good conversations and laughs! It was great to see everyone all together. I sent out a Facebook invite, asking for people to help and donate and quite a few responded. My vision was quite simple. I just wanted to get a bunch of sandwiches together and go and hand them out to people who were hungry. I figured there were other people who wanted to help, of course, there were!
To be honest, I was a little disappointed with a few of my friends. Those who I thought would step up and help, didn't. I have a lot of religious friends who preach about helping, serving and extending their hand to those in need. None of that happened. It seems that they are willing to help only when their friends are around to see that they are helping. Like they can only serve if it's a church organized charity event. I find it ironic how the "heretics, atheists, agnostics" were the only ones to actively help and donate. It just goes to prove how much hypocrisy really lies underneath the sugary coated religious exteriors. I have a feeling that people didn't want to help because it was on a Sunday. Back in the day I may have been a bible thumper, but now I use my vast scriptural knowledge to point out how ridiculous people are. So if you think it's wrong to serve on the "sabbath" read Mark 3:1-4. Mmm hypocrisy pie.
Way to go, Poops! I'm sure all those you blessed were appreciative for your time and efforts. You are so caring and compassionate.
ReplyDeleteAnd perhaps those other friends of yours that didn't show up actually "help, serve and extend their hand" in other capacities and areas that you're unaware of. Don't take it too personally that certain relgious friends didn't participate - your acts may have inspired them to do something else charitable this season, whether they tell you or not.
Love you!
It's great to see you kept those who are truly in need this season. Be careful not to become a woman who sees things in such a strict dichotomy because I know that's not who you are. Not all people who go to church refuse to serve in real life and it's unfair or you to claim this just because you've chosen to no longer be "religious". The hypocrisy can go both ways. Don't let bitterness overcome your charitable actions. I know serving comes easy to you, but don't judge others so quickly.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you spent your Christmas doing something worthwhile. We should catch up sometime. I spent my Christmas in a car accident.
Love you,
Shannon