Is a common faith possible?
June 29th, 2007 by Yvonne
He asked me whether I believe in the possibility of a common faith. It reminded me of many instances where the ideal of unity was breached by greed of power and authority, humanity violated.
Communism, dictatorship, and totalitarian government are all flawed. The better systems in this day permit free will, individualism, human rights, and diversity. Because mankind is diverse, political systems cater to it. Yet, the fact remains. Diversity, dissension, and estrangement of nations is the root of evils and segregation of mankind.
But the present world order has come through many centuries of evolution. Is it possible to establish one common faith?
Perhaps it’s hard for someone living comfortably in the current system to accept. Because we have been taught that communism is evil. We have seen systems failing. Mankind is hurt. The wounded heart does not believe in ideals anymore.
In a recent post, Riverbend wrote in her blog about her family’s decision to leave Iraq. Many families had already left. Their decision was achieved after many months of consideration, because leaving is hard, possibly life-threatening to the Iraqis.
At the top of her blog, Riverbend wrote, “See you around the bend my friend, where hearts can heal and wounds can mend.�
Her desire is so simple, and yet so hard to achieve.
Our study today ended with me feeling surreal. When we are content with a system that may falter anytime, someone is in desperate need to break free.
Maybe the urgency is greater than I thought.
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July 2nd, 2007 at 9:05 pm
I think i rather dictatorship in a modern age compared to democracy.
Democracy is when the village idiot’s opinion is as valuable as the village genius.
Each system has its flaws tho.
July 5th, 2007 at 3:15 am
Faith is only as good as that in which it is placed.