[John]

Treating others 'with love and respect, regardless of their fortunes or misfortunes, cultural differences and beliefs' is exactly what Jesus would do. Again without being overbearing about it, I refer you to the parable of the good samaratin. Read it. Think about it deeply. Jesus teaches us in that parable to do exactly what you imply would make this a wonderful world. In many ways the New Testament is a philosophical tract. Even if you are not a Christian, it offers a good philosophy of life.

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[John]

Without being overbearing about it, I think you must have been asking the wrong people. Your question reminds me of something that happened to me as I was parking my car on the way to church this morning. A man suddenly appeared at my open car window on this warm summer morning, startling me. In a deep Southern accent he said: 'I'm new in town. Could you tell me where I could get something to eat?' I told him that he should go into my church, and they would be able to direct him. He hesitated, saying, 'Those folks are gettin' ready to go to church on a Sunday mornin'. I don't want to bother them.' I got out of the car and said, 'It's no bother. If you want to follow me, I'll show you where to go.' As a Christian I could do no less. My one regret is that I didn't make an effort to get to know him a little bit by asking where he was from, how he got up to Iowa, and so on. But that is my failing and not his. In short, you've probably heard the phrase 'What would Jesus do?' so many times that it may seem like a cliche; but it's not a cliche to me. It's how I try to practice my faith.

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[John]

Nancy, I hate to tell you this, but this is very much a two way street. I am a straight man of about your age, and you could have been describing me in your post. Thoughts or comments? Maybe nice guys, or girls, really do sometimes finish last.

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