This week the attention of many people has been focused on the tragic news story concerning the whereabouts of the OceanGate Titan submersible. Social media site postings were full of comments concerning the plight of the five passengers aboard the missing craft. I couldn’t believe or understand why some people were writing such negative things about those who had decided to take an expensive, deep dive to view the wreckage of the Titanic. One comment said, “It serves them right.” Another lamented the cost of the trip and what that money, $250,000, could have done to help others. Thankfully there were those who chose to view the situation with sadness and prayers for all involved.

I think our society needs to take a close look at what is happening to people in this day and age. The sub’s design and lack of safety will be analyzed in the days ahead – a post mortum of sorts. I choose to focus on that term, which is defined as an “examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death,” as it reflects on those insensitive responses to the misfortunes of others. Is humanity’s compassion and mercy a thing of the past? If so, we’re doomed.

I’m reminded of Micah 6:8 in the Bible. It might be good to meditate on those words.

God bless – Sue