As a day that gives voice to our
highest ideals, Thanksgiving can be a time to remember with gratitude
and humility that we alone are not responsible for whatever bounty is in
our lives. It can be a time to confess that part of our bounty has come
at the expense of others, including native Americans, slaves, farm
workers, and hosts of others we do not even know. It can also be a time
to share what we have with others, and include in our celebrations those
who would otherwise be alone.
Thanksgiving can
be a time to commit ourselves to creating a world where hungry children
are fed, the homeless are provided with shelter, and those who suffer
discrimination because of race, sex, religion, or age are respected.
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