Namtira Bwala; the girl who was bullied at LBS There's a video making the rounds on social media that has sparked outrage among internet users, and rightfully so. In the video, a girl can be seen standing helpless while being slapped repeatedly by another girl. I'm not sure what the context is: are they classmates? Or what seems more likely, one is a senior student and the other is a junior student. Now none of the scenes above justifies the actions taken against that dear girl, but there are slightly nuanced thoughts in these different situations. If they're classmates, well, the sad actions in that video mirror a community with a highly weakened conscience. There are so many videos of people being beaten to an inch of their life and stomped on while bystanders watch or cheer on the act (I don't mean videos where a person is caught in some crime and meets 'jungle justice'—that isn't good either). If they're not classmates and it's a case of one stud
Here are two things that you may find to be true in this life and probably helpful. First, as surely as you live on this planet, there are some natural human tendencies that you must consciously bridle. Some of them are not necessarily evil but watching out for them and exercising restraint over them will help you live a happier and more productive life. One good example, is moderating your feelings towards those who leave your church, fellowship or group—whatever it is. It's not uncommon to feel a pinch of hurt or betrayal when someone leaves—even if you are not the leader of the group they left—it can feel hurtful. These facts may help you: If someone left your group, it may not mean they've missed God's plan for their lives. Now, there are times when people are supposed to stay connected to certain other people and ministries in a lifelong sense; I'm not talking about that kind of case here. People who leave your church don't have to become your enemy overnight.