Re-Imagining Religion: the beginning of times

by: Gordon Barthel

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I dream of a religion that preaches this is the beginning of times, not a religion that preaches this is the end of times, for I am weary of the doomsday mentality and I yearn for something better, a vision of hope.

I dream of a religion that preaches the beginning of times, the beginning of a brand new day, the beginning of a brand new year, a religion that preaches this is the beginning of a new century, the beginning of a new millennium, a religion that preaches this is the beginning of a new era.

I dream of a religion that preaches this is the beginning of times, not a religion that preaches the annihilation of life on earth, but a religion that preaches this is the beginning of a brand new future, the beginning of a new world for all humankind, a religion that preaches we can create peace on earth, we can create paradise on this beautiful blue planet if we are willing to work together.

I dream of a religion that believes there is hope for humanity on this planet, not a religion with visions of a global apocalypse, but a religion that believes we can create a beautiful world for all humankind if we are willing to apply our incredible intellects to the task of creating a beautiful world rather than destroying it.

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