It seems like the world is crumbling around us. I'm at a point where I only see two clear choices. One is depression and despair and the other is apathy or a kind of mindless patriotism. What kind of place is that to be?

I feel helpless as I watch the corrupt and appointed, rather than elected, president of my own country pursue a simplistic yet apocolyptic vision of good verses evil.

I feel overwhelmed by the awesome and intimidating power of religious zealotry and hatred. I feel equally overwhelmed by how subtle the difference is between that religious zealotry and hatred and the self-righteous vengence of the "War on Terrorism".

I know the feeling. And it only looks like it's going to get worse.

Today's newsletter from Carolyn Kay at Make Them Accountable had the following quote:

When I despair, I remember that all through history, the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall... Think of it ... always.
-- Mahatma Gandhi

I believe it. That's what keeps me going.

Sometimes it just takes a while.