[RR] Roots

[Brian Wood]

All   I was thinking about the recent exchange about the US re-uniting with the UK and the ramblings of our Aussie contingent of how they can do everything better than everyone else anyhow. The truth of the matter is that we come from common stock and have a common heritage. If you are Australian, Ade, then you are black and wander round the bush with a spear. Your heritage is Scottish, you claim (if so I wonder how you coped with Australia beating Scotland at football). If you are American Noel then you are coloured and live on a reservation. You are both displaced Europeans. When we visited America Cdr. Jen commented on how American children still learn English nursery rhymes when they are American. The simple fact is that, because America chose English as its official language that is your heritage.   I wondered why we bring so much division into our societies. I then expanded my thinking and realized that I am no different to any other human being. All the physical differences are superficial. The English are neither superior nor inferior to other races. All mankind is important to God. Throughout history He has used nations to spread His word. I was thinking particularly about two empires, Roman and British. America is the current superpower but I wonder how long this will last if she does not use her influence to spread the Gospel. I wonder if God has already allowed for this in that the most effective form of modern evangelism is native to native.   Just a few wandering from an English eccentric <g>.   BoW.