Article March 20, 2000 Issue

New millennium, new hope

Prayer does not change God or other people; prayer changes those who pray.

By Alexandria Montagano

As The New Millennium approaches, religious fanatics rave about disaster and the end of the world, while most religious groups urge their congregations to focus on preparing for greeting the dawn of a new era with clean hearts and clear consciences. For the most part, the rest of the world also looks to the turn of the millennium with hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Religion challenges us to get in touch with our spirituality and make positive changes for our brothers and sisters in our world. The entire world hums with the excitement of the prospect of a bright future. During the new millennium, people will become more spiritually and morally aware and active because of a ripple effect produced by the prayers and actions of myself and others.

The opportunity for a fresh start and a positive outlook provides wonderful motivation for change! Extra drive is gained from knowing that we are blessed to be the people who will greet the dawn of a new millennium. People look at the turn of the century as a clean slate and desire to get away from the all-too-frequent, recent tragedies plaguing society. Awareness of the crimes and suffering in the world has never been greater. Ask anyone what happened in Columbine. The understanding and desire to resolve the problems within the world is also outstanding. Schools have evaluated their safety precautions and made adjustments. The timing for change has never been better. People are clued into the issues at hand, as well as the critical timing for their resolution. Thanks to organizations such as the Peace Corps, and to missionaries and religious groups, people are much better prepared to take action.

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