God does not have favorites

Many religious claim to be the "chosen ones" of God. These convictions are the cause of many a war, and many atrocities in our world. However, when observing nature it is clear that God-our Creator, does not have favorites.

The sun shines and the rain falls on all people. The fruits and nuts of trees are food abundantly and freely supplied for all people and animals. Hurricanes, earth quakes, and tsunamis also have no preference of people they affect. These are only a few of the examples of God's lack of favoritism among creation.

Jesus and Buddha both taught this idea.

Your father in heaven makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. Matthew 5:45

That great cloud rains down on all whether their nature is superior or inferior. The light of the sun and the moon illuminates the whole world, both him who does well and him who does ill, both him who stands high and him who stands low. Sadharmapundarika Sutra 5

These teachings challenge me to practice acceptance and release judgement about people, places, and things. They also teach me that life is fair, it is my reaction and judgement about life that creates discourse and angst or peace and happiness.

All of creation is given life, so that we may enjoy all things.

© 2010 by Becky Benes
www.onenessoflife.com