I certainly thought that I did not believe in the big-bang theory of the universe, but I am so grateful to have read and reread Nathan Talbot's editorial "Beyond the grapefruit" in the February Journal [p.61]. The last sentence in the third paragraph made me "sit up straight," so to speak, when it mentioned that the reality of mortal existence "is symbolized as fragmented, dispersed, separated, divided." I could instantly think of several areas where fragmentation and separation had been trying to claim a reality in my thinking; however, praying with the idea of unity this past year on a regular basis has brought the light of to these lies. In pondering this article, I realized that this mortal theory, and anything attached to it, needed to be addressed in my thought and replaced with the allness and oneness of God's great love for each one of us.
FAIR OAKS, CALIFORNIA, US
Just wanted to send you a quick note of appreciation for the recent articles by Jeffrey Hildner (his january Journal interview with Kiatezua Lubanzadio Luyaluka [p.20] and February Journal commentary on Kenya [p.36]) that really touched me. I work for a large financial services firm, and a few years ago I recall our chief market strategist dismissing Africa as a confident "irreparably lost." I remember feeling a pang of mental protest. Mr,Hildner's relaying the depth and richness and maturity of culture and thought, have opened a new dimension of appreciation in me for our brother and sister Africans.
