So much of our energy, time, and money goes into maintaining
distance from one another. Many if not most of the
resources of the world are used to defend ourselves against
each other, to maintain or increase our power, and to
safeguard our own privileged position.
Imagine all that effort being put in the service of peace
and reconciliation! Would there be any poverty? Would
there be crimes and wars? Just imagine that there was no
longer fear among people, no longer any rivalry, hostility,
bitterness, or revenge. Just imagine all the people on this
planet holding hands and forming one large circle of love.
We say, "I can't imagine." But God says, "That's what I
imagine, a whole world not only created but also living in
my image."
Henri Nouwen
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