America, The Land of Dreams
There's been much America criticism these days within our borders and certainly beyond. We are in a spiritual struggle as a people to maintain our version of the American dream in the face of great odds and turmoil. Whatever your version of the dream...whatever politics you adhere to, philosophy/religion you choose, or lifetsyle that makes you happy and whole...there's one star we ALL watch for in an ever-darkening sky. We are a divided people today, but this one star is our only hope to reunite us in the face of our many differences.
This is the land of dreams. This is the land our fore-fathers came to from England, Ireland, Sweden, France, Spain, and the Netherlands, to escape persecution, worship their god, add glory to their homeland, or to boldy pursue a new uncharted life. To dream and then to act on it is simply the most creative and spiritual act you can perform, it is what we are meant to do, it brings us closest to the god (or force) you believe in. We all share this, even the atheist.
This spiritual struggle has little to do with religion and politics, at least beyond the surface. It has everything to do with remembering this dream. Immigrants come to our country still today, illegally if they have to, to pursue the dream we have forgotten. While we busy ourselves fighting over gay marriage, abortion, racism and wars in foreign lands, immigrants come here with the glorious dream to make it in America, to be somebody, be it providing parent, musician, scientist or business owner.
We need to remember the dream and forget our divisions. People around the world who criticize us still love us for what America inherently was and still could be, if only we could just remember. People who truly hate us are hoping we never remember that dream. Our spiritual struggles are part of their plan to topple our homeland, and it is working far more effectively than bombs. The cracks in our foundation are of our own making. As we squabble, they grow wider.
People within our own country who desire to "take America back" in the name of their god are also forgetting the dream. If we are just a "Christian" nation, there is no room for anyone else. All other non-Christian members of our society (and Christians who don't agree, and there are many) who contribute their creativity and hard work will go underground or abroad. They will not be welcome here anymore.
Our forefathers came here to chase their dreams, not just to worship. As a result, this country quickly became a crucible of technology, industry, arts and intellectual achievement, in spite of our mistakes. ONLY creativity and the freedom to pursue it allows this! We are in danger today of killing that creativity and freedom and therefore thwarting any future achievements that could benefit us and all of mankind. Other countries will and are taking up the slack.
America was a beacon of hope, the grand land of Enlightenment and opportunity. The dream made us that way, and it is our best weapon against terrorists and against our further disintegration. It is time to make her that way again.
This is the land of dreams. This is the land our fore-fathers came to from England, Ireland, Sweden, France, Spain, and the Netherlands, to escape persecution, worship their god, add glory to their homeland, or to boldy pursue a new uncharted life. To dream and then to act on it is simply the most creative and spiritual act you can perform, it is what we are meant to do, it brings us closest to the god (or force) you believe in. We all share this, even the atheist.
This spiritual struggle has little to do with religion and politics, at least beyond the surface. It has everything to do with remembering this dream. Immigrants come to our country still today, illegally if they have to, to pursue the dream we have forgotten. While we busy ourselves fighting over gay marriage, abortion, racism and wars in foreign lands, immigrants come here with the glorious dream to make it in America, to be somebody, be it providing parent, musician, scientist or business owner.
We need to remember the dream and forget our divisions. People around the world who criticize us still love us for what America inherently was and still could be, if only we could just remember. People who truly hate us are hoping we never remember that dream. Our spiritual struggles are part of their plan to topple our homeland, and it is working far more effectively than bombs. The cracks in our foundation are of our own making. As we squabble, they grow wider.
People within our own country who desire to "take America back" in the name of their god are also forgetting the dream. If we are just a "Christian" nation, there is no room for anyone else. All other non-Christian members of our society (and Christians who don't agree, and there are many) who contribute their creativity and hard work will go underground or abroad. They will not be welcome here anymore.
Our forefathers came here to chase their dreams, not just to worship. As a result, this country quickly became a crucible of technology, industry, arts and intellectual achievement, in spite of our mistakes. ONLY creativity and the freedom to pursue it allows this! We are in danger today of killing that creativity and freedom and therefore thwarting any future achievements that could benefit us and all of mankind. Other countries will and are taking up the slack.
America was a beacon of hope, the grand land of Enlightenment and opportunity. The dream made us that way, and it is our best weapon against terrorists and against our further disintegration. It is time to make her that way again.
posted by Bostonbootgirl at 8:18 AM
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People around the world who criticize us still love us for what America inherently was and still could be, if only we could just remember.
How very true this is. People often wonder how such a great country has gotten so far off track. Americans are well liked - America, not so much. A good example of this now in Brisbane is the arrival of the USS Ronald Reagan. The city is swamped with US sailors, and not a bad word has been said about them by the locals or from the sailors about Brissie.
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