welcome April 19, 2004 Issue

My will be done?

Steve Graham

Right and wrong. Black and white. Yes and no.All or nothing. These expression describe some of the polarized attitudes one member of the Sentinel team observed one day when our staff was looking at important news issues of the moment.

As we thought further; we noted stark divisions over the war in Iraq, as well as how countries should respond to attacks around the world. We saw people far apart on issues such as who should be the next US president and whether or not outsourcing is good for the economy. True, people have always held passionate views throughout history. But we wondered, Is the landscape destined to become like one big talk show, in which extremists on every issue butt heads without ceasing—and without any inkling of seeing things from any other perspective than their own? A daily sampling of the headlines might provoke a "yes" response.

This Sentinel issue is the product of our team's desire to shine some light on the need for greater unity in a polarized world. As you read, you'll encounter ideas on how spirituality offers practical answers. This morning as I was reviewing what the writers had to say about their prayers for finding more common ground and peaceful coexistence, I was struck by different ways in which humility played a starring role. I noticed these people turning to God in the humble prayer that silences mental turmoil. Forgoing personal opinions long enough to consider something new. Saying in the spirit of Jesus, "Let God's will be done, and not my own." Acting on the inspiration to share a comforting thought with another.

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