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The Blame Game
The Archangels Tell Us Why It’s a Waste of Time
There’s a saying I’ve heard that says every time you point a finger at someone, you point three fingers back at yourself. In the midst of all the problems we currently face, there is an enormous amount of time spent on accusations and finger pointing going around. The Democrats blame the Republicans for everything, and the Republicans blame the Democrats. Minorities blame majorities and vice versa. Conspiracy theories are rampant. Women blame men for inequality, while men blame women for failures in families, because the work outside the home. It’s endless.
I just read an article this morning about a school board in Tennessee complaining that the non-English speaking students put an undue burden on the teachers in the district, thereby taking time away from the English speakers who need more help. The parents of the immigrant children blame the community for their struggles while trying to make a better life for their children while the home town community complains about immigration. Meanwhile, all students are still falling further behind.
Instead of everyone sitting down together with experts in the field who could provide guidance and information leading to solutions, the people spend their time casting blame on others, and nothing is solved. What a waste! I asked the Archangels for…
