If you say you love humanity but cannot spare a thought for a deceased human being, their family or the people who loved them, then your love is purely abstract. Quite probably a fraud.
@timothy_stanley I spare a thought for the Queen's family* *except the noncey one.
@timothy_stanley A profound week all round. I bet we’ve never before had 2 different monarchs and 2 different prime ministers all in the same week.
@timothy_stanley Tim. The love of humanity is itself quite abstract and general. And one of the most demanding of the Christian values. I agree with you. But I also forgive people who are suffering and cannot find room or emotional space for love of those other than their nearest!
@timothy_stanley Imperialism is hard to forgive, ask Ukrainians their outmost thoughts about Russians …. Do some research on Neocolonialism. Osama Bin Laden was seen by many as a savior while many wish him death …Don’t expect everyone to love you
@timothy_stanley Indeed Tim and a lady of gracious dignity. Sadly a gift not given to many these days.