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Daily Excerpt: A Theology for the Rest of Us (Yavelberg) - introductory words

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  Excerpt from A Theology for the Rest of U s  - introductory words These are trying times, as they say. I am older now—way past the 40 years of age that was the boundary for baby boomers for any kind of trust. I personally remember the race riots of the 60’s, the demonstrations against the Viet Nam War and the cynicism of political authority born of Watergate. I have studied enough history to be more than a little familiar with the Civil War, the Great Depression, and when the United States seriously considered the proposition that “What this country needs is a dictator!” Today’s challenges seem to pale in comparison. Nevertheless, the big difference is that today’s challenges are today’s challenges. The past is important and can have lessons that can be helpful, but those lessons must be understood and applied today for them to be any good.  Maybe the most frustrating problem facing so many today is the feeling of helplessness that comes from feeling overwhelmed. Access to informatio