Evening CoSo!
Today was rough. César was badgered all day by hospital staff, as we waited for a key transfer to come through so his son could get critical surgical follow-up aid.
But! He's receiving those treatments now, & I've posted a piece for #OnlySky that reflects on a huge challenge for many secular folks: How to be present with integrity with folks in need who find their greatest comfort in faith. We share so much as humans that always matters more. ⬇️
#Humanism
https://onlysky.media/mclark/when-an-atheist-sits-with-spiritual-people-in-need/
@MLClark Being kind goes a long way. Someone being a decent human being to them is a comfort.
@poemblaze Heartbreaking how rare that decency is sometimes, no? I don't doubt that you also do what you can, where you can - so thank you for your presence and your decency, too.
@MLClark I just meant that is the approach I would take if I were you. I am a person of faith, but as long as someone is just there with me when I'm having a difficult time it means a lot. They don't need to share my exact beliefs.
@poemblaze Ah, so you didn't read the article. No worries. Long story short: We're in agreement there!
The piece talks about the ethics of specific asks that people of faith sometimes have in times of need, which can go against the conscience of atheists - but the conclusions are the same.
@MLClark Sorry, I must have missed that there's an article to read.
In the original post, but no need to read it - it simply helps to know the context in which any given conversation is taking place. (Otherwise, people are talking right past each other, and that's where bad-faith argument can also creep in.)
We agree that presence is what matters most - that's the key takeaway here. Cheers.