(A First Draft of a)
A 2020 VISION FOR THE CITY
In the year 2020 the major religions in Atlanta will have come together in the power of God’s love to work for the betterment of the city. As a consequence of working together, the faith-inspired society will demonstrate love and respect for each other. Efforts will continue to further understand each other’s faith.
By 2020 the religious leaders of the community will have found in God’s love a foundation for acceptance, respect, and mutual caring. Prayer and worship in one’s own traditional and also prayer and worship together will provide deeper respect and new ways of being a community.
After steadily working together over a number of years, through these religious people God will create a force to overcome poverty, exclusion, and oppression.
The Children of Abraham – Jews, Christians, and Muslims -- will work together to provide for every person education, job skills, opportunities, homes and the self-confidence that enables full participation in the society. The goal will remain – Liberty and Justice for all!
Because of these strides in human relationships the citizens will live without fear and suspicion. Oppressors will be exposed, disciplined and resisted. The New Community will root out crime and lawlessness, particularly the use and distribution of drugs.
As all of us claim our faith and live in the power of Love, it will create a centripetal force that will draw in those who live on the margins. The raw experience of injustice, oppression, and powerlessness will make these brothers and sisters effective teachers of all of us.
This vision can only be achieved if the Children of Abraham claim their faith, understand their faith, and work together in the power of their faith.
Can this day be the beginning of the fulfillment of this vision?
(Your additions and Corrections to this initial proposal is very important.)
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3 comments:
Hello,
I'd like to close my eyes and dream and see my self in the situation where you described... I 'd like to see my self worshiping God, with others, everyone,...But I know I can't see such a day unless we work all together...I highly appreciate your great job.
Good Luck
Thank God for this new and holy vision. To God, all things are possible. I say Amen and In-sha-Alla (God willing). I would like to join you and help in realizing this new vision.
I admire this vision of yours, probably revealed to you by the Spirit of God as it rings identically in my heart, which i hope is exposed to the Spirit of God every moment.
I'm a 25 year old Australian Chinese Christian who lives in Sweden. Whatever I am, I only wish to be faithful to our God and be a part in building a community (whether local or global) that is inspired by God's love, His desire for justice and compassion amongst people. So I want you to know, Mr Johnson, that I would love you to keep writing blogs as a way to teach people like me who have similar dream and vision as you do, of what can we do to see this vision become reality. God-willing, this vision shall come to pass, I pray for His guidance on this.
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