Higher morality calls us to a greater hope, but the only way is through understanding, faith, and a respect for the authority of God and His word. Without this respect, what purpose is there for achieving a higher morality?

After receiving the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, Wangari Maathai said, “In the course of history, there comes a time when humanity is called to shift to a new level of consciousness, to reach a higher moral ground. A time when we have to shed our fear and give hope to each other. That time is now.”

Twenty-two years have passed since this thought was expressed and it is just as relevant and needed today.