Reflections on "A Common Endeavor"

Sun reflecting on a lake, with a wooden pier leading forward.

After our recent gathering to discuss“A Common Endeavor,” a participant shared her thoughts with us.  We would like to share some of them with you.  The complete blog post is on Cathryn's website, “A Message of Hope: One Human Family.” 

From her post:

“The Bahá’í teachings remind us: “The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.” When a hospital closes, when schools fail some children, when opportunity feels unequal — it hurts all of us. Because we are one body. When one part suffers, the whole body feels it…

“The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.”

“Real unity isn’t sameness. It’s distinction with love. It’s knowing the difference between religion as rules and spirituality as connection — that breath that ties us to something greater than ourselves. You can’t legislate that connection. You live it. You model it. You invite it…“So let’s come together. Let’s consult, not condemn. Let’s educate every child like they’re the light of the world — because they are. Let’s replace confusion with clarity, prejudice with fellowship.” 

We invite everyone to share their thoughts with us, about how we can move forward together, for the benefit of everyone. And we hope to see you at the next conversation, September 12, at the IKE Box, Salem, 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Here’s a link to the complete letter, A Common Endeavor, a letter to everyone who calls America their home.