September/October 2002 Vol.5, No. 8 Contents Worldwide Weather Chaos: What Does It Mean? by John Ross Schroeder Restoration: Shadows of the World to Come by Darris McNeely Palestine/Israel--Whose Land Is It, Really? Part 2 by Cecil E. Maranville The Citadel and the Caravan by Melvin Rhodes The Millennium, an Eternal Idea by Darris McNeely This Is the Way...Who Is My Neighbor by Robin Webber This Is the Way... Who Is My Neighbor? All of us are challenged by this ever-changing world. For those of us who are middle-aged or older, society is much different from what we knew as children or even as young adults. For those of you who are young adults, the plain reality is that this is not "your grandfather's world." One of the great dynamics of our age is the number of new and different faces that are entering our lives whether through the media, in our schools or right next door in your neighborhood. In one sense, the growing reality of globalization is pushing us together with people we have never dealt with before. The global neighborhood is getting crowded. Dynamic advances in technology, transportation and communication have brought new faces, accents and traditions into our everyday lives. Our comfortable world of "sameness" is being stretched, if not literally shaken. This is no longer simply a New York, London or Los Angeles phenomenon, but it's happening everywhere--just look out the door, or pick up your local newspaper, or look at the names in your phone book. How we deal with "others" is going to be one of the great personal challenges of the 21st century. Society today is split on dealing with this issue of "others." In one sense, society has become more tolerant of people from different backgrounds. Today, we see much more interaction between different groups and an appreciation of others. Yet, at the same time, other parts of society are fragmenting into isolation and tribalism. We find this in all the various racial and ethnic groups. "Balkanization" of nations, states, counties and cities is an ever-present dilemma facing responsible people. These two terms, globalization and balkanization are two very real dynamics that will affect your world, your church and yourself in the 21st century. Read the full article at www.ucg.org/christian-living/way-who-my-neighbor Related Information: Table of Contents that includes "Who Is My Neighbor?" Other Articles by Robin Webber Re-published from an earlier version Keywords: globalization neighbors impartiality love of neighbor diversity tribalism  Globalization: The Message of Mitch Global Economics: From Kosovo to McDonalds What to Watch to Discern the Times Globalization Reviews Global Power Shifts - Not All Change Is Good What Should We Watch to Discern the Times? The G8 and the Elephant in the Living Room A Blueprint for Prosperity A Small Port in a Larger Storm Europe Moves Closer to Fulfilling Its Grand Design Pope Calls for New "World Political Authority" Love of neighbor: An Act of Kindness Individual Rights Vs. Societal Rights John: An Apostle of Godly Love Are We Our Brother's Keeper? America's Good Samaritans: Selfless Sacrifice and Heroism Loving Your Enemies Do Not Despise 'Little Ones' Perfect Love A Beautiful, Vertical Mind What Are They Thinking of Me? Christ's Passion Toward You and Me! Up Close and Personal Do You Choose Happiness? Just for Youth... Do You Choose Happiness? The Golden Rule Head-to-Head and Heart-to-Heart Poverty Is Personal Carry Jesus' Burden Do You Still Have Your First Love? God's Feelings About Emotions Life Lessons From The Birds The Good Samaritan Am I My Brother's Keeper? Love: The Ground From Which Spiritual Fruit Springs Look Beyond the Surface The Loneliness Antidote Battling Empathy Deficit Disorder Setting the Bar The Woman With The Alabaster Flask Lessons From Matthew 25:34 It's Really Not About Me Micro Messaging and Us The Church of God Today The Different Kinds of Love Mentioned in the Bible The Ten Commandments: Keys in a Law of Love God's Nature and Character Being a Good Neighbor to Others Practicing Love, Honor and Respect Key Subjects Index General Topics Index Biblical References Index Home Page of this site