Sunday, December 14, 2008

Hope Trumps Cynicism, Cynicism Poisons Spirit, Spirit Yearns for Hope

"I am beginning to think that cynicism might be a luxury only the privileged can entertain. For those not privileged by race or power or money, hope is what you rely on for life." Leroy Barber, New Neighbor


"I have no response to that." David A. Zimmerman, cynic

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

"cynic"?
I thought you were Presbyterian?

paulmerrill said...

Just saw your post over at IVP: "Good News for Short Attention Spans" - and I didn't read it - because I have a short attention span - it was too long.

Merry Christmas.

David Zimmerman said...

That's me, a long-winded cynic. Thanks for calling me out, Paul and Bob.

My word verification: reiven

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