9/11
Ten years on, and the wounds are still so raw for some. For others, the event seems to have faded into the background.
As I reflect on the past decade, what I feel most is sadness, especially about what could have been. Do you remember the sense of unity, of purpose we experienced as a nation in the immediate aftermath of the attacks? During those September days, it seemed that great good could come out of our pain, that, to use church-talk, we could experience resurrection. It wasn't to be, though. Instead we chose to travel another path. But maybe someday it could be, can be. We can always opt for the Way of Jesus.
On this 9/11 anniversary, it's clear to me that if there's anything the institutional church should be focused on it's not worrying about survival or focusing on relevance but finding a way to turn those intimations of the kingdom of God that we glimpsed into a reality for all people.
As I reflect on the past decade, what I feel most is sadness, especially about what could have been. Do you remember the sense of unity, of purpose we experienced as a nation in the immediate aftermath of the attacks? During those September days, it seemed that great good could come out of our pain, that, to use church-talk, we could experience resurrection. It wasn't to be, though. Instead we chose to travel another path. But maybe someday it could be, can be. We can always opt for the Way of Jesus.
On this 9/11 anniversary, it's clear to me that if there's anything the institutional church should be focused on it's not worrying about survival or focusing on relevance but finding a way to turn those intimations of the kingdom of God that we glimpsed into a reality for all people.
Comments
Post a Comment