Thursday, March 26, 2009

What's Wrong

G.K. Chesterton (1874--1936) was an English journalist, theologian, philosopher, playwright, mystery writer, and  more.  Among his many great works are Saint Francis of Assisi, The Everlasting Man, The Man Who Would be Thursday, and Saint Thomas Aquinas.

When the London Times asked a number of writers for essays on the topic "What's Wrong with the World?"  Chesterton sent in the shortest reply and one that was to the point:



   Dear Sirs:
   
   I am.

   Sincerely yours,
   G.K. Chesterton



What is wrong with our world today?  

We are and unless we learn to love others and care about others the way Jesus did, there is little hope that the world will get better on its own.  Let us all work toward creating a better world.  

Blessings, 
Murphy


1 comments:

L.L. Barkat said...

What great humor and profundity in such a brief statement.

I am. That's the greatest challenge and the greatest hope.

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