Another thought.

Oh what a troublesome creature is man,
Who sets cites to burn, he built with his hand.

All the time talking about honor and right,
While intimidating children with military might.

He wars for Family, and God high above,
missing His obvious message of love.

Oh God forgive us, we know not what we do!

Which God?

At the pinacle of all doctrine and law, for my as Catholic, are the two greatest commandments. Love God above all and your neighbor as yourself. The God of my heart, that calls me to work his will, gives me directions that fit this ideal. The voice that calls me to fear, to guard against, to isolate from, is not of God. God calls us to unity, period. This is demonstrable at every level of society from two friends on the phone to the United Nations.

I may not agree with everyone on the planet, but I do attempt to understand their point of view... This doesn't mean I write a script in my head to portray them however I feel like. I observe, think, and attempt to see the world as others see it. I fail, as anyone will becuase we cannot forget our own experience, but making the attempt is important.

Everything that is happening in the world today stems from an inability of people trying to see others views. That and everyone has to be "right" or "righteous". The only way in the world I can be truly "right" is for now one else to exist in this world, or be able to experience the world as God does.

Before we try to figure out which world religion has the right set of doctrine or beliefs why don't we try to realize those first to commandments... since most religons can agree to them.

All is vanity...

The Lord says "Do not judge", and I try, humbly, to obey.
The Lord says "Do not condemn", and I try, humbly, to obey.
The Lord says "Love your enemy and do good to those who hurt you",
and I try, humbly, to obey.

The wisdom of men is folly and the folly of God is wise. This I hear and understand.

Things do not happen according to my will but to God's and in this I am glad.

...but I am human and not good enough to not be hurt by those who judge and condemn me.
...I am human and not good enough not to be hurt when my supposed enemy, calls me friend but continues to disregard me.

How can they continue to be mislead by the true enemy when I see you standing so clearly before them?
How can they choose to dwell in bitterness and deal in venom when so much love is trying to get free?

God grant me the strength to do your will, and if not the ability to control my emotions, then at least help me not be controlled by them.

For when my heart is set aflame with indignation it is no longer open to your spirit.
When me eyes are filled with tears, I cannot see your light.
When my ears are deafened by complaint and protest I cannot hear your word.

I am weak and foolish, so easily led astray... help me to be as strong as you require.

Renew your tired servant so that he might continue to stumble along the path you have set for him.