This is Alpha, the first-born, when he was 2YO.
This is Beta, the second-born, when he was about 2YO.
This is Gamma, the third-born, when he was about 18MO.
The Same Inside
Jul
25
2018
Sometimes people say “We’re all the same inside” to remind others that all people are human and deserve to be treated with kindness and respect.
While I appreciate the intent, I do find fault with the statement. For instance, roughly half the population is born with some different internal organs than the other half of the population. And even then, many people are different inside.
One woman might be different from another because she had knee-replacement surgery and now has artificial knees. That makes her different inside from most people.
Or one man might be different inside from another because he had his appendix removed so he’s missing an organ. That makes him different inside from most people.
“No,” you may say, “not physically the same, but emotionally and stuff. Everyone has the same non-physical needs.”
Then I have the same objection. I know some people who are natural optimists and others who are natural pessimists. Or morning people versus those who stay up late. Everyone is different – different hopes and dreams, different likes and dislikes, and so on.
“But Shakespeare!” you may object. To which I must assume you are referencing the line “if you prick us, do we not bleed?”
And my answer is that there are multiple blood types – we do not all bleed the same stuff. It’s close though.
We’re similar inside, but not all the same.
But the Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and of the platter; but inside of you, you are full of robbery and wickedness.”
Luke 11:39
This little article thingy was written by Some Guy sometime around 7:26 pm and has been carefully placed in the Life category.
