Rely on each other like lips and teeth

Both of the under-mentioned journalists are “Globe and Mail” Column writers on special assignment. They are responsible for some particular commentary topics.

The first one is Lorna Dueck, the news anchorwoman for the television program “Listen Up TV”. She has pointed out that there are about six million Canadians who have faith and belief in Jesus Christ. According to the poll exercised by Ipsos Reid, a Global Marketing Research and Public Opinion Corporation, Canada has an increase of Christians by 13% during the last decade. On the contrary, there is a 19% decrease of believers who attend Sunday masses and worship. What is the real cause?

She continued to elaborate and question us as Christians about our concern for those countries which suffered from natural and human disasters, like the Iranian who had recently been wreaked with terrible earthquake havoc. Do we have the same scathed feeling as they bear, like lips and teeth both perceive pain and subsequently suffered even though just having the other being hurt?

The other one is Jim Stanford. He is the Economist with the Canadian Auto Workers Union. He has illustrated in his article that we are living in a society which is too much and most of the time solely money orientated. This mode to work out such a living totally contradicts our teaching of our children that they should be sharing, forgivable and cooperative towards each other. These different manners are absolutely on opposite tracks. He earnestly wishes every one of us should go back to kindergarten to learn and reacquire these life basics, especially those managers and policy makers.

It is not easy to have answers to their inquisitive questions. Nonetheless, we should begin with ourselves. Grasp every opportunity to encounter and serve others. Try our best to strive for perfection.