pictures of reconciliation...

Nothing much stereotypical about it really. Patronising? Offensive? I'm not sure. I wish Anon had been there. (Check the comment slap here).

I wish he'd/ she'd seen the picture of reconciliation that 'Lift Him Up' International represented. I wish he'd/ she'd seen the picture of deep love and respect - to be honest I am sure that not everyone who was there wanted to be there really - but there was an identity that goes beyong tolerance which speaks of a deep love and respect. I wish he'd/ she'd seen the picture of oneness.

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Kathryn said…
Ouch...I'd missed that little explosion of ire last month...very glad that the reality you're describing here proved something very different from anon's less than helpful comment. Do hope you're not still smarting from it, though, Gordon. It sounds as if you might have been?
Blessings x
6:57 PM
Gordon said…
The hand print is fading!! :o)
7:38 PM
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