A paradox means a statement that seems self-contradictory
but may be true. Here are some deep thoughts, which are as insightful,
as they are scary. A Columbine student wrote them:
"The Paradox of our time in history is that we have taller
buildings, but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints;
we spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy it less. We have
bigger houses and smaller families; more conveniences, but less time;
we have more degrees, but less sense; more knowledge, but less judgment;
more experts, but more problems; more medicine, but less wellness. We
have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too
much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make
a living, but not a life; we've added years to life, not life to years.
We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing
the street to meet the new neighbor. We've conquered outer space, but
not inner space; we've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul; we've
split the atom, but not our prejudice. We have higher incomes, but lower
morals; we've become long on quantity, but short on quality. These are
the times of tall men, and short character; steep profits, and shallow
relationships. These are the times of world peace, but domestic warfare;
more leisure, but less fun; more kinds of food, but less nutrition.
These are days of two incomes, but more divorce; of fancier houses,
but broken homes. It is a time when there is much in the show window
and nothing in the stockroom; a time when technology can bring this
letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to make a difference...or
just hit delete." Pass it on please!
A description of this world! Do you know God? If you do
make sure those who don't get to know Him as the wonderful savior He
is! This world has so many magnificent things! But so many people don't
know God that our potential can never be realized. Please never forget
who you know and what you have in our Lord and Savior It is a wonderful
gift!
Submitted by Robert
Meredith
Date Added: 5/28/01
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