Three Signs For the Future Community Proximity Non-Idolatry

COMMUNITYCommunity is relationship that is more than merely social Community possesses a measure of assumed empathyThe horrendous architecture of the sprawl present is inimical to communityThe sheer decibel level of today's living substitutes shouting for intimacyWithout community there is little redemptive feedbackWith community there is neighborliness awareness and helpfulness
PROXIMITYProximity is closeness which is neither sardine-like nor snail-likeOur ill-designed sprawl world lacks proximity and increases atomizationProximity is essential to a viable local economyThe ideal is to have everything necessary within a mile walkThe need to go by private car is the venal trick played on everyone Proximity is a better standard for the future than more sprawl
NON-IDOLATRYThe worship of idols and graven images is one root of evilEvil is willed action that is harmful and can lead to injury and deathIdolatry is giving first place to anything but the values that make for lifeThe values that make for life include helpfulnessHelpfulness is the willingness to share one's knowledge to enable another to thriveThe values that make for life include toleranceTolerance is the strength and flexibility to withstand incursionswith equanimity and good graceDemocracy evokes a world where persons rule themselves andrespect and honor the rights of allNon-idolatry is the foundation value that manifests the freedom tosay no to anything but tolerance democracy and helpfulness
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