I used to think Christians have a monopoly on truth.  I thought that only we could see the world as it truly is.  But I have since come to realize that most humans are on the same page.  We all have a deep awareness of the fact that this world–and the people in it–is capable of beauty and extreme horror.  And I think we all know that something needs to be done in order for the beauty to redeem the horror.  I do think that Christians hold the final piece to the puzzle, the part that says Jesus and proclaims a God who died and rose again in humble love for a rebellious people. But there are people all over the planet, holding to all sorts of religions, who see the other pieces of the puzzle.   Continue reading →