tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post5047954944402548220..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Human Trafficking and Modern Day SlaveryLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-8208359737302714022011-10-24T21:42:08.751-04:002011-10-24T21:42:08.751-04:00Yay! Should be fun to hear your perspective, Anna....Yay! Should be fun to hear your perspective, Anna.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-55961776477943589392011-10-24T04:08:49.187-04:002011-10-24T04:08:49.187-04:00. I just bought the Kindle version of your novel ‘.... I just bought the Kindle version of your novel ‘Dance of the Dandelion’ and was quite surprised to find that the first part is not only set in Sussex but also in the specific part of Sussex where I live. <br />Arundel Castle is only a few miles down the road from me, and I have visited it many times since childhood. Worthing is also not far away, and yes the region does come under the Council Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-79933383933681147272011-10-20T02:52:11.616-04:002011-10-20T02:52:11.616-04:00I'm sure a lot of them were OK even in the Med...I'm sure a lot of them were OK even in the Medieval Times, it was just if you were thier enemies that you felt the rough edge of the sword I suppose. It was a very brutal age. <br /><br />From a strictly religious standpoint, it could be said that the Anceint Vikings nigh on fanatical devotion to bloodthirsty war gods perphaps lead them to commit acts of violence that would be unthinkable nowAnnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-16618318001568085452011-10-19T16:23:15.703-04:002011-10-19T16:23:15.703-04:00Agreed. I was just curious about the Scandinavian ...Agreed. I was just curious about the Scandinavian people because now they're like the gentlest, kindest people on earth. I've been to Sweden and Norway. That's quite a change.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-71473298816441125812011-10-19T15:56:45.269-04:002011-10-19T15:56:45.269-04:00I'm not sure about Scandinavia but I know that...I'm not sure about Scandinavia but I know that in Britain the 'Christiaization' usually involved retaining many elements of the Pagan religious beliefs and Practices that had come before, and just giving them a 'Christian' veneer.<br />I have not studied that subject specifically, but I do not think it really lead to the death of the culture, except perhaps that the people Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-27030792989530658832011-10-19T15:55:36.842-04:002011-10-19T15:55:36.842-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.English Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17806974885775295349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-26804755761730815162011-10-19T10:10:08.552-04:002011-10-19T10:10:08.552-04:00Anna, in case you feel like ranting more, how do y...Anna, in case you feel like ranting more, how do you think the Christianization of the Viking lands affected their culture? From a nonhistorian view it always looked to me like the "Viking" culture pretty much died out once Christianity became prevalent.<br /><br />By the way, when I was homeschooling my children and did a unit on Vikings (kids love Vikings, knights, Ninjas, etc...) my Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-86522266744136126072011-10-19T10:02:49.238-04:002011-10-19T10:02:49.238-04:00Child Trafficking is truly awful. I feel for those...Child Trafficking is truly awful. I feel for those poor children. <br /><br />Yes, I have heard that there were many cases of African Tribes selling other Africans during the Transatlantic Slave Trade. And yes, this is hardly ever publicised, I think though, surprisingly enough I first heard about it on a Video at school about the subject, and my parents told me about it afterwards. <br /><br />Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-27062142681605542032011-10-19T08:12:43.919-04:002011-10-19T08:12:43.919-04:00Hi Anna, I love when you stop by with your great p...Hi Anna, I love when you stop by with your great perspectives. I've been reading a book about Vikings, and yep, slaves from Ireland.<br /><br />It's so true that political correctness can be a problem and keep us from the truth.<br /><br />Historically, one of the things I find interesting about slavery that is often ignored is that the Africans were generally the ones enslaving warring Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-84380736853234330782011-10-19T03:12:55.757-04:002011-10-19T03:12:55.757-04:00In my view it is a great Travesty that so many of ...In my view it is a great Travesty that so many of the Slave Trades of the past have been either forgotten or sometimes deliberatly ignored. <br /><br />I remember dicovering a mention of the Viking slave trade of the Ninth and Tenth centuries as few years ago. It is hard to be sure of the full scale of this event, but that is known as that Tens of thousands of people From Ireland, Britain and Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-80865095615800855912011-10-17T21:36:07.279-04:002011-10-17T21:36:07.279-04:00It is heart-breaking and truly mind boggling.It is heart-breaking and truly mind boggling.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-10170715166192869662011-10-17T19:53:50.868-04:002011-10-17T19:53:50.868-04:00Recently I read Allison Pittman's "Forsak...Recently I read Allison Pittman's "Forsaking All Others," and that one was hard to read because it dealt with Mormonism it a very vivid way. <br /><br />Human trafficking is such a terrible reality. To think there are more slaves today than in the times of William Wilberforce. That is incredibly heartbreaking.Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150290024386704712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-35208184528256430522011-10-17T14:23:53.764-04:002011-10-17T14:23:53.764-04:00I spent some extra time in prayer today too. That ...I spent some extra time in prayer today too. That is certainly one of the main ways we can help, also with supporting ministries who specialize in these delicate situations.<br /><br />In the book one of the characters is even able to make a huge practical difference by being aware and following God's leading.<br /><br />I was also touched by a family in the story who adopted a child from Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-75605386192096527112011-10-17T14:17:57.028-04:002011-10-17T14:17:57.028-04:00Thank you for writing about such an important subj...Thank you for writing about such an important subject, Dina. It's heartbreaking. I hadn't heard of Kathi's book, but I put it on my "list"--it sounds powerful and I appreciate you spreading the word.<br /><br />Like Anita, I'll renew my prayers for the victims of abuse and trafficking.Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-86373005098263048302011-10-17T12:37:51.778-04:002011-10-17T12:37:51.778-04:00Thanks, Anita. And that is a valid point that a bo...Thanks, Anita. And that is a valid point that a book like this may stir up trauma for someone who has been abused. It might even be too much for someone who suffers from depression. But, I believe it will move and bless many people.<br /><br />As for the grittier details, you do witness some on screen violence, but there aren't really details of sexual abuse. Generally we see the characters Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-84561390830776248792011-10-17T12:27:54.715-04:002011-10-17T12:27:54.715-04:00Thank you, Dina for bringing Kathy's book into...Thank you, Dina for bringing Kathy's book into the Inkwell and it's readership sphere of awareness. <br /><br />And thank you, Kathy for writing about this subject. I'm not sure if I will read it though. I've had enough abuse in my life. I know the physical, emotional and mental impact adults - women as well as men - can have on kids. However, I will renew my prayer efforts for Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-24184951738974107922011-10-17T12:15:40.855-04:002011-10-17T12:15:40.855-04:00Another great thing is that much of the book is ab...Another great thing is that much of the book is about how we can get involved and make a difference. So it doesn't leave you feeling defeated by the evil.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-88206148340276644232011-10-17T12:01:37.161-04:002011-10-17T12:01:37.161-04:00I agree, Dina. That's why I like that you said...I agree, Dina. That's why I like that you said Kathi left out the gruesome descriptions. I'm planning to read the book now.<br /><br />Thank you, truly, for shining a light on this subject.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-58325373290357339582011-10-17T10:09:55.625-04:002011-10-17T10:09:55.625-04:00Suzie, I definitely get your point. And maybe that...Suzie, I definitely get your point. And maybe that's exactly why people stay away from these hard books. But I do think that reading about the subject from a Christian author like Kathi will leave you more hopeful than horrified.<br /><br />To me, other than the ages of some of the children, the thing in the book that horrified me the most was that business in America was great during Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-72126489673287587182011-10-17T10:01:22.591-04:002011-10-17T10:01:22.591-04:00Wow, Dina, I'm not sure, but I think this migh...Wow, Dina, I'm not sure, but I think this might be the first Inkwell post that has left me in tears. Especially when I read the scripture that I know by heart. <br /><br />Kathi, I'm so sorry I haven't read your book yet. To be 100% truthful, it is a subject which I've avoided reading about. I don't know if it's a "bury my head in the sand" response (I honestly Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-20061978308863588322011-10-17T09:30:26.831-04:002011-10-17T09:30:26.831-04:00Amen to that, Kathi. My daughter has to dress up f...Amen to that, Kathi. My daughter has to dress up for a cause this week at school. I was pleased to see that with no encouragement from me, she chose human trafficking. She hand made a "Stop Human Trafficking" t-shirt.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-76899736022168676962011-10-17T08:54:46.518-04:002011-10-17T08:54:46.518-04:00Dina, I can't thank you enough for your though...Dina, I can't thank you enough for your thoughtful post about Deliver Me From Evil and the horrific crime that compelled me to write it. May we all stand shoulder to shoulder to combat this atrocity and see the captives set free!Kathi Maciashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441899321969270556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-83201460916004160602011-10-17T08:05:25.252-04:002011-10-17T08:05:25.252-04:00Yes, I saw that too, Deb. How horribly sad that th...Yes, I saw that too, Deb. How horribly sad that they would endure one tragedy only to be thrust into another. How can anyone doubt that human nature is evil?Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-81901682273786487352011-10-17T07:43:55.774-04:002011-10-17T07:43:55.774-04:00I wish I'd picked this book up at the Philly c...I wish I'd picked this book up at the Philly conference. I did have the pleasure of taking a class with Kathy Macias and found her an incredibly warm person and great teacher. <br />You're right, Dina, this is a tough subject and one we shouldn't ignore. Did you see Lisa Samson's FB post yesterday on this subject, only based in the Caribbean? No one wants to think it's here inDebra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com