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The
greatest challenge that the world faces is the growing chasm between
the richest and poorest people on earth. The results of this disparity
are root causes of most of the world's unresolved problems, including
starvation, illiteracy, environmental degradation, violent conflict and
unnecessary illnesses that range from Guinea worm to HIV/Aids.
I find hope in a growing consensus that the generally accepted goals of
society are peace, freedom, human rights, environmental quality, the
alleviation of suffering, and the rule of law. The bond of our common
humanity is stronger than the divisiveness of our fears and prejudices.
I am convinced that Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, Jews and
others can embrace each other in a common effort to alleviate human
suffering and to espouse peace. God gives us the capacity for choice. We
can choose to alleviate suffering. We can choose to work together for
peace. We can make these changes - and we must.
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