We reside in various communities and live in one world. Although we may reside in Beijing, China, on a kibbutz in Israel, or in Muleshoe, Texas, we are aware of the impact of world events on our lives.
This has not always been true. Throughout most of history, life generally was impacted by dominant qualities in one’s communityora region reachable within one day. Important events that impacted the lives of those living thousands of miles away generally were unknown and had little impact outside that immediate area. Now, however, knowledge of events that occur throughout the world can be received in real time and can impact others’ lives greatly.