The hottest place in Hell is reserved for those who remain neutral in times of great moral conflict. -Martin Luther King, Jr.
Archive for the ‘Moral Stories’ Category
Moral Conflict
Posted: 22nd February 2012 by sreejon in Moral Stories, QuotesTags: Conflict, Hell, Jr., Martin Luther King, Moral, Neutral
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Be strong and courageous
Posted: 21st February 2012 by sreejon in Inspirational Stories, Moral StoriesTags: Courageous, Deuteronomy, God, Joshua, Lord, Strong, wherever
The LORD gave this command to Joshua son of Nun: “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land I promised them on oath, and I myself will be with you.” [...]
The wooden bowl
Posted: 20th February 2012 by sreejon in Moral Stories, Parents, Touching StoriesTags: Bowl, Grandson, Old man
A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and a four-year old grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together nightly at the dinner table. But the elderly grandfather’s shaky hands and failing sight made eating rather difficult. Peas rolled off his [...]
Elephants
Posted: 19th February 2012 by sreejon in Moral Stories, Positive ThinkingTags: Elephants, Failure, Free, Life, Struggle
As a man was passing the elephants, he suddenly stopped, confused by the fact that these huge creatures were being held by only a small rope tied to their front leg. No chains, no cages. It was obvious that the elephants could, at anytime, break away from their bonds but for some reason, they did [...]
Michael by William Wordsworth (1770–1850)
Posted: 18th February 2012 by sreejon in Moral Stories, Parents, Touching Stories, True LoveTags: Michael, William Wordsworth
IF from the public way you turn your steps Up the tumultuous brook of Greenhead Ghyll, You will suppose that with an upright path Your feet must struggle; in such bold ascent The pastoral mountains front you, face to face. 5 But, courage! for around that boisterous brook The mountains have all opened out themselves, And [...]
All are Equal in the Divine System of Law and Order
Posted: 17th February 2012 by sreejon in Inspirational Stories, Moral StoriesTags: Al-Sadiq (a.s.), Allah (S.W.T.), Divine, Equal, Islam, Law and Order, Muhammad, Musa Ibn Jaffer (a.s.), Muslims
A man once sat in the presence of the 7th Holy Imam, Musa Ibn Jaffer (a.s.). He saw a friend of his, called Muhammad, from afar and smiled at him. Muhammad smiled back and from the pleasure on both their faces at seeing one another, it was obvious that they were good friends. Seeing this [...]
St. Valentine’s Story
Posted: 12th February 2012 by sreejon in Inspirational Stories, Moral Stories, Must Reads, Touching Stories, True LoveTags: Autobiography, St. Valentine's Story, Touching, True Love
Let me introduce myself. My name is Valentine. I lived inRomeduring the third century. That was long, long ago! At that time,Romewas ruled by an emperor named Claudius. I didn’t like Emperor Claudius, and I wasn’t the only one! A lot of people shared my feelings. Claudius wanted to have a big army. He expected [...]
Filling a Sieve With Water
Posted: 10th February 2012 by sreejon in Inspirational Stories, Moral StoriesTags: Creative Thinking, Disciples, Sea, Water
The Teacher had given a discourse on creative thinking. Afterwards his disciples approached him and asked him to set them a problem that required them to think creatively. The sage gave them a sieve and asked them to fill it with water at the sea, nearby. They were gone for a long time. Finally he [...]
One day, a yogi and his disciple arrived to the big city. They had no money with them, but they needed food and a place to stay. The disciple was sure that they were going to beg for their food, and sleep in the park at night. “There is a big park not far from [...]
There was once a great scholar. Everybody in the kingdom appreciated him because he was so learned. Unfortunately, in spite of his great learning he had great pride. One day this scholar put on a gold necklace and went to the palace of another king. He said, “Whoever can defeat me in wisdom will get [...]