Wow, if sensory overload was a possibility it would be here and now. ATL's Laramie Project 10th anniversary performed Monday was a moving and inspirational piece beginning with Matthew's mothers' testimonial. I hope the project continues to be recognized, revised, updated, since ignorance, hate, and insensitivity seem infectious in today's world. The ATL audience was predictably like "singing to the choir", so the task and challenge remain.
Segway to Bob Edwards and "This I believe" session at Bellarmine's Wyatt Hall this past Thursday evening. If Laramie Project left doubts and looked for anwers, the This I Believe segments brought hope and inspiration to the forefront in a world filled with war, ethnic strife, and racism. These issues and more were part of the stories but the overriding theme was one of hope, survival, and looking for a better day. Molly Bingham's opening sentences set the tone for her in person "this I believe" segment when she spoke of sitting in an Abu Gharab prison cubicle and how that experience motivated her initial thoughts.
I am challenged and want to do whatever to facilitate the dialogue and take action when possible. God help us!
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