10 years ago today, our nation was shocked to watch an airplane fly right into the Twin Towers; the feeling of the nation was one of unity. That is except for Muslim Americans, and that to me is not acceptable. Let me tell you this story and hopefully show you why hatred should not be tolerated by anyone.
I worked in the local mall, and I knew everyone there, and they knew me. When I walked into work that fateful day, my co-worker announced that she was leaving because of a terrorist attack. Of course I didn't believe her, so I told her to shut up and get to work. One of my friends confirmed what co-worker had said, and I called corporate and they told me to close up shop for the day and that I would be paid for my full shift.
I spent the rest of the day with friends, worrying about the people in New York and praying that they were alright. My prayers should have focused more locally, as when I went back to work the next day, the nut stand which happened to be owned by a Muslim had been broken into and $1100 stolen. The owner was beside himself, as he was also dealing with a sick wife, and was afraid to make waves.
After a long time and debate he finally called the police, and made a police report. See he had just wanted the money back but his insurance company wouldn't pay out without one. I helped him clean up the stand and listened as he talked about what that missing money could mean to him and his family. Just seeing how some of the people were treating him that day, including some that I thought were decent people, really effected me.
As we reflect about this day, I hope we learn to be unified, every single one of us. It doesn't matter if you're yellow, black or white, we are all precious in HIS sight, to quote a very famous church hymn.
I worked in the local mall, and I knew everyone there, and they knew me. When I walked into work that fateful day, my co-worker announced that she was leaving because of a terrorist attack. Of course I didn't believe her, so I told her to shut up and get to work. One of my friends confirmed what co-worker had said, and I called corporate and they told me to close up shop for the day and that I would be paid for my full shift.
I spent the rest of the day with friends, worrying about the people in New York and praying that they were alright. My prayers should have focused more locally, as when I went back to work the next day, the nut stand which happened to be owned by a Muslim had been broken into and $1100 stolen. The owner was beside himself, as he was also dealing with a sick wife, and was afraid to make waves.
After a long time and debate he finally called the police, and made a police report. See he had just wanted the money back but his insurance company wouldn't pay out without one. I helped him clean up the stand and listened as he talked about what that missing money could mean to him and his family. Just seeing how some of the people were treating him that day, including some that I thought were decent people, really effected me.
As we reflect about this day, I hope we learn to be unified, every single one of us. It doesn't matter if you're yellow, black or white, we are all precious in HIS sight, to quote a very famous church hymn.
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