Perspective

I like the analogy of thinking of humanity as a bunch of children playing together in a huge sandbox. Some of us are a bit older than others but none would be considered old and wise. As with any group of children, we are all beautiful children of God but we are also very capable of self-centered, impulsive and destructive behavior, particularly when we are hurt or angry. As with any children, we need gentle, loving, respectful and very firm guidance. The analogy breaks down since, in general, children do not have the means to be truly destructive, as adults we do. We still need the guidance to behave in such a way that honors our environment and the other children.