Thou Shall Not Discriminate
by Do you discriminate other human beings because of their physical conditions or because of their race?
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A friend of mine named Anthony is an average factory worker in our locality. He and his wife were married for almost ten years but were not fortunate enough to conceive a baby. Anthony never stopped hoping that God will someday give them their much awaited child. His co-workers are actually making fun of him for asking God for a miracle child. But despite their mockery, he was never discouraged.
Finally, last January 2008 he was very happy to inform me that his wife was finally pregnant. When the child was born last October 2008, the baby was diagnosed with Down Syndrome. News about the condition of his child spread everywhere including in his workplace. When he returned to his office for the first time after his paternal leave, Anthony was embarrassed and do not know how to face his co-workers since he knows how crooked-minded they were. He told me that before he entered the factory, he prayed to God and asked Him to give him the strength and wisdom to face his enemies. As expected, his co-workers teased him and jokingly congratulated him by saying “Best wishes Anthony! God finally gave you a child!” and all his co-workers laughed mockingly. According to Anthony, he almost lost his temper and wanted to punch his co-workers’ face. But God gave him the wisdom to answer “Thank you guys, I am so blessed God gave this child to me and not to YOU!”
The story of my friend reminded me that everyone in this planet, regardless of their physical abnormalities, is equal to the eyes of God. Everyone is valuable to Him. So, let us be reminded not to look down on other people and not to discriminate other human beings because of their physical conditions or because of their race. Just like anybody else, we are all humans, we are not God.
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Post CommentDarla Smith
On March 7, 2009 at 9:45 am
A very good article. Thanks for sharing.
Joni Keith
On March 7, 2009 at 9:48 am
I’m glad to know that your friend Anthony and his wife were finally blessed with a child. Since the child was born with special needs, Anthony and his wife have the opportunity to be special parents. Unfortunately, the world is full of petty people who discriminate against those different than themselves. It’s sad, but a fact nonetheless. We are all God’s children. Your article addresses the issue very nicely. I wish the best to your friend and his family.
Peter Cimino
On March 7, 2009 at 10:08 am
Well said and I totally agree.
Vikram Chhabra
On March 7, 2009 at 10:35 am
A very moving article!
papaleng
On March 7, 2009 at 11:28 am
very well said, a very moving article.
revivor
On March 7, 2009 at 3:15 pm
yes, very important – my son has special needs and he is indeed very special – revivor
julianhw
On March 7, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Part of my work is as an advocate for those with different abilities – so I applaud any articles that generate more awareness.
rutherfranc
On March 7, 2009 at 4:37 pm
great story, great lesson and great delivery.. thanks for sharing..
Clay Hurtubise
On March 7, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Very nice, well done. If someone says they don’t discriminate against anyone, they probably don’t know their own self very well.
Unofre Pili
On March 7, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Discrimination for whatever reason is really hard to justify. You’re exactly right.
Jo Oliver
On March 7, 2009 at 6:15 pm
What a story. What his coworkers didnt get is that Anthony was blessed for more than any of them. God has entrusted Anthony with a one of his special children. I wish I knew who these people were. Anthony is a far better person than I am. I would have made each of them eat their words off the bottom of my shoe.
Please tell Anthony he and his miracle baby are awesome in my book!
The Quail
On March 7, 2009 at 6:56 pm
This is one awesome story;very well done my friend.
Mrs Cookbook
On March 7, 2009 at 7:26 pm
I was so touched with this story. I just hope people will stop discriminating other human beings because of their physical deformities or for their being “special”. You are right, all of us a equal in the eyes of God, regardless of our gender, race and nationality. Great work and very inspiring post. Please don’t stop writing. We need people like you in this world!
Juancav
On March 7, 2009 at 8:47 pm
If you throw a stone upwards you will receive it. upon your head.
Debra Mann
On March 7, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Discrimination is always wrong! I wrote a piece about it myself.
God blessed us all with the ability to live together in harmony if we so choose. All we have to do is choose to.
Chris Stonecipher
On March 7, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Your article hits home. Your friend Anthony is a blessed man!
Blessings to you,
Chris
Tender Lover
On March 7, 2009 at 9:35 pm
I hope your message will spread all over the world and hit all individuals, all nations, all races with discriminative hearts. It is so sad some people think they are superior to other people. But they tend to forget they are also humans. Who are they to think highly of themselves and lowly of other people! Your article really sparked my emotions! Fantastic post!
MMV Abad
On March 8, 2009 at 7:35 am
We are all chidren of God. We are all equal in His eyes. Nice post my friend. This is a good reminder that we should never think ill of anyone despite of his or her being different.
CutestPrincess
On March 8, 2009 at 9:53 am
nice article… i really hate people who discriminate against other… the message really touches the heart…
Chambo
On March 9, 2009 at 4:32 am
No place for discrimination in todays world. However it still goes on. The question is why?
RJ
Angelfire
On March 10, 2009 at 8:48 am
Nice article, Thank you for sharing.
rajiv
On March 12, 2009 at 7:32 am
next time when you meet Anthony, give my regards to him. God can do mighty things. he will certainly heal Antony’s child. That’s my belief. When his child get’s healed, certainly inform me. God is great.
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eddiego65
On April 29, 2009 at 9:22 am
Very well said. Great moving article.