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I looked at all the caged animals. . . . . . . the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal. And I was angry."God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?"God was silent for a moment and then He spoke softly."I have done something. . .I created you.

Jim Willis

I looked at all the caged animals. . . . . . . the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal. And I was angry."God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?"God was silent for a moment and then He spoke softly."I have done something. . .I created you.

Tags: animals, god, help, love, religion

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About Jim Willis

James, Jimmy or Jim Willis may refer to:

James Willis (American football) (born 1972), American football player and defensive coordinator
James Willis (admiral) (1923–2003), Royal Australian Navy officer
James Hamlyn Willis (1910–1995), Australian botanist
Jim Willis (1930s pitcher), Negro leagues baseball player
Jim Willis (1950s pitcher) (James Gladden Willis, born 1927), baseball pitcher
Jim Willis (footballer) (1891–1980), Australian rules footballer
Jimmy Willis (James Anthony Willis, born 1968), English footballer