Abuse
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a·buse noun [∂ byo'oss ] (plural a·bus·es)

1.  maltreatment:  the physical or psychological maltreatment of a person or animal
2.  improper use:  the illegal, improper, or harmful use of something, or an illegal, improper, or harmful practice
3.  insults:  insulting or offensive language
4.  drug use:  the harmful use of drugs or alcohol

verb [∂ byo'oz ] (past a·bused, past participle a·bused, present participle a·bus·ing, 3rd person present singular a·bus·es)
1.  transitive verb  misuse something:  to use something in an improper, illegal, or damaging way
2.  transitive verb  maltreat somebody:  to maltreat a person or animal physically, sexually, or psychologically
3.  transitive verb  insult somebody:  to speak insultingly or offensively to somebody
4.    masturbate to masturbate (disapproving)


Webmaster's Commentary

Abuse...no matter how you describe it, is an abominable offense against another human being.  It is such an outrage against all humanity. I recall Jesus' words in this simple prayer of  Mother Teresa

"Whatsoever you do...
When
I was hungry, you gave me to eat; when I was thirsty you gave me to drink
Whatsoever you do to the least of my brethren, you do it to Me. Come and enter the house of My Father.
When I was a stranger, you opened your doors; when I was naked, you gave me clothes
When I was tired, you gave me peace; when I was frightened, you calmed me down
When I was small, you taught me to read; when I was lonely, you gave me your love
I was in prison, you visited me; I was sick and you took care of me
In a strange country, you gave me a home; when I had no job, you found me one
When I was wounded, you took care of it; looking for friendship, you gave me your hand
Whether I was black, or white or yellow; mocked at or insulted, you carried my cross
When I was old, you smiled at me; when I couldn't find peace, you brought it to me.
You saw me: full of spit and blood; dirty with sweat, still you said you knew me.
You were on my side in times of despise; in the hour of joy, we were together."

We pray for all people who abuse their fellow man and/or woman. As far as the religious, priests, ministers, rabbis or any of God's Servants, we make a special prayer. Forgiveness, but I recall other words of Jesus, "give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's". In the opinion of this webmaster, religious abusers must suffer the same consequences as any human being guilty of abuse.

God help us...Stop this madness!



 
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