Because of his interest in world affairs, the writer has often asked himself what he could do to further understanding between nations. One day, after he had pondered this question silently for some time, he recalled an experience he had had during World War II. This experience meant a great deal to him and to those who were with him at the time, and considered in the light of world events today it still has significance.
At that time he was in a prisoner-of-war camp. This camp was surrounded by three rows of barbed wire and had four towers mounted with searchlights. In addition, it was guarded at night by a triple chain of military posts, the outermost being guarded by dogs.
After he had prayed earnestly and sincerely, affirming the omnipotence and ever-presence of God, divine Truth and Love, the writer was able to efface from his thinking all belief in the reality of these visible indications of an imprisonment to such an extent that he was no longer aware of any restrictions of his personal liberty and was no longer affected by them. He became convinced that if he knew that all men were in reality the reflections of divine Love, even his enemies must be lovable.
