Fear.

What drives the inhumanity, the corruption, the evil in our world?

It is fear.

Don't be fooled by the tough-guy exterior.

What lies beneath is fear.

He has to look tough or people will exploit him.

He learns this in the schoolyard.

And he carries it throughout his life.

Get the next guy before he gets you.

Dog eat dog.

Good guys come last.

But God is with the least and the last.

God is with the losers, the outsiders, the marginalized.

And God's Love takes away our fear.

When fear is gone there is love.

Love God and love your neighbor.

Love even your enemies.

And banish fear forever.

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