You may have heard some of the news about the ACLU versus Amazon. Amazon is closely coupled to the government, most notably the CIA, and numerous police departments. They are obviously doing a lot of business and have been on a hiring spree. As has happened many times before, I have been one of the software developers that are contacted. The latest to me was to be flown up to Seattle for a multi-day interview and salaries are approaching $200K, and bonus are offered. My suggestion is this is simply a larger version of the license plate reading software that your dad said I was wrong not to take because the government can be trusted. Do some study of democide. The US has been and continues to be guilty. Consider how the US makes agreements and then breaks them at their whim, such as the JCPOA, and agreements with North Korea. Remember, the Korean War never ended and we are still technically at war with them.

I so desire to teach my kids that there is something greater than a big salary, it is called love. In the two primary commands from the Lord, love is involved with both of them. My kids do not see love practiced and it concerns me greatly. Love communicates. Love forgives. Love reconciles. My kids see only obedience to the institution, but the Lord is secondary.

I will not take $200K from Amazon or anyone else whose practices would make me inconstant with obedience to the Lord. I will not abandon those who do the same. That can’t be said for others and they are the ones that teach my kids. Yes, I am angry and I believe it is a righteous anger. I want to show my kids verses like 2Ti 3:12 “Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” and give them reason to obey anyway. That is what love does. A coward submits to the state over the Lord.

The offer remains on the table to pursue reconciliation. It would be great if it started with your dad, but he first must be a bold loving man. As I have stated often lately, I remain prepared to reconcile with you, and will not forgo the commitment we made to each other or the command of the Lord about marriage. However, I live without hope from you. But as Kierkegaard wrote:

“Never cease loving a person, and never give up hope for him, for even the prodigal son who had fallen most low, could still be saved; the bitterest enemy and also he who was your friend could again be your friend; love that has grown cold can kindle.”

I take that with attitude toward your dad and you. I’m at the table. Please join me. I love you!