THE QUESTION

What We Can Be Thankful For

In a world torn by religious, ethnic and geopolitical conflict, what can we be thankful for this Thanksgiving?

Posted by Sally Quinn and Jon Meacham on November 23, 2007 11:16 AM
FROM THE PANEL

An Earth Religion Thanksgiving Day

The meaning of the day no longer rests upon the dominance of one religion, such as that of the Pilgrims, which conquered the other one belonging to the Native Americans.

Posted by Anthony M. Stevens-Arroyo, on November 26, 2007 9:58 AM

Thanks to Those Who Paved the Way

Even though our liberty is a gift from God — not the result of an act of concession of the state — we have chosen to tailor our political institutions to protect that liberty.

Posted by J. Brent Walker, on November 26, 2007 7:58 AM

Thanksgiving as the Meeting of Two Minds

For the Christian mind, every day is thanksgiving day, and all acts of compassionate service to humanity and the good earth are return-gifts to the Giver of all.

Posted by Willis E. Elliott, on November 26, 2007 6:24 AM

Thankful for Land of Opportunity

All those who traveled from elsewhere and landed in this country have come to appreciate the affluence and the natural beauty that awaits the visitor.

Posted by Sulayman Nyang, on November 26, 2007 5:53 AM

Thanksgiving: A Post Script on Hope

Our thanksgiving and gratitude is not based on a realistic view of the world that says evil exists but it is not the last word.

Posted by Gabriel Salguero, on November 23, 2007 4:06 PM

Surprised by Goodness

It is the Christian vocation to work to overcome these disasters, to feed the hungry, work for peace and justice.

Posted by Thomas J. Reese, S.J., on November 23, 2007 3:06 PM

Thankful for Life, Mutual Respect

We have life and intelligence and we should be able to resolve to strengthen our bonds with family and friends and eventually with all of humanity.

Posted by Arun Gandhi, on November 23, 2007 2:47 PM

Give Thanks for Freedom of Worship

In the midst of conflict and chaos, we can be thankful that we live in America which still guarantees the freedom to worship.

Posted by Cal Thomas, on November 23, 2007 1:30 PM

FEATURED COMMENTS

Dave: I am thankful for the men and women in the military who exhibit the courage to fight against tyranny and terrorism unlike so many of our spi...

Hank Whatever: I am thankful for toast. If the Vatican were to rewrite the bible again soon, maybe they could include toast into the Lord's prayer. Would g...

Thomas Michael Barnes: We can be thankful that: we are alive and participating in the sentient Universe...the Being knowing Itself. we are human, and therefore, ...

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