Gordon J. Hilsman

“A common Amish question in their communal decision making reflects that group’s dedication to simplicity: “What will this do to our community?” It has been suggested that such a deliberation is also a great one for the people of the world. There are two kinds of people: those who sincerely ponder this question, and those so preoccupied with other interests that they don’t consider it in their business operations, religious leadership, philosophical perspectives, or theological understandings. But the global community that is relentlessly and unevenly forming still includes a wide swath of those who have not yet joined the global community movement. For the latter group, humanitarian efforts still appear to be nothing more than political maneuverings, personal image enhancements, or financial advantages in tax benefits. A genuine commitment to improve the living conditions of the world community has not yet appeared on their radar screens as worth personal investment.”
― Gordon J. Hilsman, Spiritual Care in Common Terms: How Chaplains Can Effectively Describe the Spiritual Needs of Patients in Medical Records