There was a person traveling on the road once who fell among
thieves who beat him and took his valuables and left him bleeding in the
gutter.
A Religious came
along and saw the victim but didn’t help him saying, “I would like to help but
I can tell by his appearance that this person is not of my faith, so tough
shit, fellow.” And he continued on his way.
A Liberal came
along and saw the victim but didn’t help him saying, “I would like to help but
I can tell by his appearance that this person is not one of The Oppressed, so
tough shit, fellow.” And he continued on his way.
A Conservative
came along and saw the victim but didn’t help him saying, “I would like to help
but I can tell by his appearance that this person should be able to help
himself, as I did after I inherited my father’s money, so tough shit, fellow.”
And he continued on his way.
Finally a Friend
came along and helped him to his feet and, after giving him a drink from a
flask, took the victim to a nearby inn where he was given room, board and
medical attention which the Friend
paid for. After seeing to his needs the Friend
said to the victim, “I am leaving but I will not have left, having never been
absent. Those who shunned you will always be absent even if they are present. I
leave the flask for you; it will never be empty even though it appears only
partly full. When you have healed continue your journey, for I will be with you
even after you finish it.”
Fr. Probolé
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