The struggle to be number...
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The struggle to be number one is as old as human society. History texts record the succession of "world powers" with such memorable nations as Babylon, Assyria, Rome, and Great Britain filling the pages. At present the "world power" undisputedly is the United States. A reading of history also suggests, that one day this power too will be surpassed by another.
James F. Moore, in an article in the New York Times in February 17, 2003, argued that a second superpower is emerging. This superpower knows no geographical boundaries. This power is not directed by visible rulers but by the "emergent action of its millions of participants." This new superpower, Moore claims, is the worldwide peace campaign.
Time will tell if this new "superpower" will stand the test of time and emerge as a true power. Time will also reveal who the next political superpower will be. But from the Christian standpoint, it all seems moot -- for God raised Christ from the dead and established him above all powers and rulers. For us there is only one true superpower, Jesus Christ.
James F. Moore, in an article in the New York Times in February 17, 2003, argued that a second superpower is emerging. This superpower knows no geographical boundaries. This power is not directed by visible rulers but by the "emergent action of its millions of participants." This new superpower, Moore claims, is the worldwide peace campaign.
Time will tell if this new "superpower" will stand the test of time and emerge as a true power. Time will also reveal who the next political superpower will be. But from the Christian standpoint, it all seems moot -- for God raised Christ from the dead and established him above all powers and rulers. For us there is only one true superpower, Jesus Christ.
