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Words of Jesus Christ inspire compassion
To the Editor:
I love Mifflin County and its residents. My husband and I have returned to this area twice in the last 60 years. However, I continue to be troubled by the disparities here as well as across the country. As we live and work in this community, I am reminded of the words of the late pastor, Tim Keller, as he quotes Reinhold Niebuhr in the book,
"Counterfeit Gods."
"Human beings have very little real control over their lives. Ninety-five percent of what sets the course of their lives is completely outside their control. This includes the century and place they are born in, who their parents and family are, their childhood environment, physical stature, genetically hardwired talents, and most of the circumstances that they find themselves in. In short, all we are and have is given to us by God. We are not infinite Creators, but finite, dependent creatures."
As I reflect on this quote, I am reminded of the words of Jesus Christ, "To whom much is given, much is required," and am struck with the need for compassion toward all people in today's world.
Gratefully.
R. Ann Kanagy