The wisdom of “walking in another person’s shoes” is a recurring theme, but it struck me with particular force upon reading a similar reflection in Chaim Potok’s The Chosen. It’s a principle I strive to keep present. Today, this principle brings to mind the horrifying situation of the man wrongfully abducted to El Salvador. Imagine his shaved head, his confinement in a dreadful prison in just his underwear, the gnawing uncertainty of whether anyone cares. He is now a mere pawn in a dangerous game. To those who hold his future in their hands, I implore you: truly consider what it means to be in his position.
The belief in God’s constant presence can feel abstract to someone facing such injustice. We often lose sight of the over a million individuals within US prisons once they are out of sight. But to truly understand their experience is something no one would willingly choose. During this Holy Week, we remember the unjust arrest and torture of Christ, questioning the capacity for such cruelty. Sadly, even after two thousand years, the wrongful arrest and suffering of the innocent continue.
What is narcissistic sociopath?
Narcissistic sociopaths lack empathy for other people’s feelings or suffering. Because of this, they have no problem hurting others without remorse or guilt. Attention-seeking: They constantly seek love, attention, and adoration from others.