So I really enjoyed Archbishop Tutu's book 'God Has a Dream' so as part of Lent this year I decided that each day I would pray and write about one of the study questions in the back of the book each day.
So here we go...
"This is a moral universe, which means that, despite all the evidence that seems to be to the contrary, there is no way that evil and injustice and oppression and lies can have the last word." (G.H.a.D. Tutu p.2)
Do you believe in this statement? If so, what supports your belief? If not, what calls it into question?
Yes, I do.
I have seen evil in the streets of the Middle East first hand, but I have also shared a meal in the homes of people who didn't know me as anything other than a US Soldier in their country. There were times of enjoying ice cream, flying a kite and kicking a soccer ball around that shined through all the turmoil.
As the people of Tunisia, Egypt, Bahrain and Libya have taken to the streets over the last few weeks, we have seen that grassroots efforts can bring about discussion and eventually change, casting off the yokes of oppression.
In my life thus far, I have seen no greater emotion than love. Love can deliver in the darkest of hours. Love can safe in the bleakest situations. Love will win over hate...
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