Editorial February 28, 2000 Issue

Do we need religion?

Russ Gerber

Humble, heartfelt devotion to God is a saving grace.

A Look at the issues that are often reported in the news these days—the need for more care for children, more peace of mind for their parents, better guidance for people entering or reentering the job market, for business leaders, for people in government, and for retirees—indicates what humanity not only needs but in many instances is desperately seeking. Materialism is not it. People want to feel secure. They want to exercise good judgment, have moral courage, be healed and maintain their health, and express more spirituality. They want what is, in fact, the practical effect of heartfelt religion.

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