“God takes the side of the suffering —those who are suffering in body, mind, heart, spirit, or soul. God not only takes the side of the suffering; God weeps when we bear the brunt of violence, oppression, and poverty brought about by condition, circumstance, or even choice.” GodSufferingChristianityPovertyViolenceChristian LifeOppressionChristian Living Book:Everything Good about God Is True: Choosing Faith Source: Everything Good about God Is True: Choosing Faith
“Being nice is often about avoiding conflict, letting inappropriate actions slide, or bottling up words and actions that ought to be spoken and enacted to prevent creating an uncomfortable scene. At its worst, being nice reinforces actions and attitudes that strip away human dignity.” RelationshipsKindnessOppressionCivilityNicenessBe NiceConflict And InequalityConflict Avoidance Book:In Defense of Kindness: Why It Matters, How It Changes Our Lives, and How It Can Save the World Source: In Defense of Kindness: Why It Matters, How It Changes Our Lives, and How It Can Save the World