Campfires of Hope

[cbayer]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jim-wallis/campfires-of-hope_b_6373620.html

Jim Wallis
Christian leader for social change; President and Founder @Sojourners

Posted: 12/23/2014 1:35 pm EST Updated: 12/23/2014 2:59 pm EST

Hope is not a feeling. It is a decision -- a choice you make based on what we call faith or moral conscience, whatever most deeply motivates you.

I have said that for many years, but this Advent and Christmas season tests my words -- even in my own heart.

This is not a time that many of us are feeling a great deal of hope. I hear that from many friends and allies as well.

In fact, many events this year feel like they have sucked the hope right out of us.

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[AtheistCrusader]

1. Where does this weaksauce come from, anyway?

"Hope is not a feeling. It is a decision -- a choice you make based on what we call faith or moral conscience, whatever most deeply motivates you. "


What a bunch of mealy mouthed mush. Hope is an outcome you imagine you want. That's all. You don't have to dig deep into some metaphysical bullshit to generate hope. Good freakin' grief.

I *hope* I don't see any more dumbass sentiments like that before 2015. Not hard.