To The Daily Sun,
April 17 is Holy Thursday in the Christian world. I reflect on the many beliefs of this day which I was taught and have practiced for many years. The most famous story of all is that of Judas, a disciple of Jesus, who we were taught betrayed him and turned him over to the Roman tribunal for 30 pieces of silver. Then there is Peter, another disciple, who Jesus famously foretold would deny him "three times before the cock crowed." Peter vehemently denied he would ever do that, yet he did. Lastly a lesson from the parable of the Good Samaritan — a man lay wounded in a ditch and called out to passersby for help. His cries went unheeded until a man of another faith stopped and gave him aid. Each of these stories were told, as I remember, with the implication that Judas, Peter and the many passersby were hypocrites to the values they vowed but in truth they lacked the moral courage to act on. We were taught which choice was the better one. My question to the Evangelical Christians of today, the powerful law firms, the universities around the country, the chief executive officers of large business firms, and lastly to all elected officials who have surrendered to the threats of Donald J. Trump and his associates — Is 30 pieces of silver worth the price of their souls, their self-worth and self-respect? Will it buy enough cleanser to erase the stench of betrayal to our Constitution, democracy and our country?
Catherine Goegel
Canterbury
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If you are unhappy with President Trump, ask yourself how he got elected. The Democrats caved in to Biden and let him run for a second term, even though the insiders knew he was mentally in trouble. The first debate proved that. Now we have Harris. She is not the best choice. She runs against Donald Trump with all of his legal and personal problems. Trump wins big. The Democratic Party was no longer concerned about the well-being of all Americans. Their focus was on splinter groups and illegal immigration. Have they changed, or have they allowed their hate to be their vision?
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