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The Hungry Spirit, a Comparison

I still wrestle with human afflictions, when I see others suffering, groping in the dark of invasion – where the rich and powerful become richer, tutors of domination, over these poor people, my own people. In a globalized and interdependent world, the growing technology and culture speak the same to civilization; the unknown depths of man’s soul get neglected in life’s situations. Our moral compass eclipses by emerging values of the world; family ties and faithfulness, seem to die out now in truth. I remember the “bar mitzvah” for Jewish culture and religion strictness in their formation for a son or daughter of obligation. Torah for them – a sacred revelation, a holy book about God’s laws; his commandments in various modes, a guide, indeed, a school for the souls. Similar to Christian life and religion a holy bible shared and read across cultures; but with media invasion in all dimensions God’s word has now less attraction to some especially to young people of this generation. Though I may think the world has changed, it has become like a free market, a confusion; with hardly any blueprint of principles – that carry mankind to be God’s disciples.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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