"Ten Years Later"
The images are still so vivid if we were at all connected to what was happening in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania. The rising smoke and dust, the towering infernos, the frantic telephone calls, the national alarm, the tears and the questions. What happened to us ten years ago? What has happened to us since?
On Sunday, September 11th we will want to look back to what happened and there are some things we will want to remember and celebrate. I think of the courage of the police and firefighters. I don't want to forget that. I think of the bond of love between people whose last words are held in precious memory to this day. We don't want to diminish the importance of that. I think of the coming together of our nation and the dedication to overcome this overwhelming tragedy. We want to hold onto that. I think of the rise of concern about the role of religion in this sad turn. How can someone kill innocent people in the name of God? What kind of God would allow or encourage such a thing?
There is much to remember 10 years after the event at which everything changed. It is our personal task to reflect on this and to come to some conclusions but it is our corporate responsibility as well.
What does, "Ten Years Later" mean to us about who we are and how we are to live our lives? Have we invested enough in security? Too much?
Will the religions of the world ever come together?
I invite your thoughts on this. Where were you ten years ago 9-11? What did you see and how did what you saw change your life?
I really value your thoughts. Write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net. If you are willing to share your thoughts with the readers of this blog click on the 'comments' box below.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Charles Schuster
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