After all, the living book of God's creation lies open for all to see; it points constantly to the divine calling for which we were placed in nature. Nature is a continual admonition to us, for nowhere has God's creation departed so far from its origin and primeval purpose as in the human race.
Eberhard ArnoldLife in community is no less than a necessity for us, an inescapable โmustโall life created by God exists in communal order and works toward community.
Eberhard ArnoldOnly those who look with the eyes of children can lose themselves in the object of their wonder.
Eberhard ArnoldRaising children should mean helping them to become what they already are in Godโs eyes.
Eberhard ArnoldThe natural world around us shows the way to relief. All of life is maintained by the sun, by the air, by water, by the earth and its resources. And to whom was the sun given? To everyone. If there is any one thing that people do have in common, it is the gift of sunlight. But as the early Christians said, "If the sun were not hung so high, someone would have claimed it long ago."
Eberhard ArnoldWhoever is gripped by God's spirit turns to his creation with all the interest that comes from God's love.
Eberhard ArnoldAnd the desire to own property, to take for ourselves things which in no way belong to us, does not stop short at the sun. The air is already bought and sold as a commodity, by health resorts. And what of water? Or waterpower? Why should the earth be parceled out into private hands? Is it any different from the sun? No; the earth belongs to the people who live on it. God intended it for them, but it has been taken over by private individuals. Privare means to steal. Thus private property is stolen property - property stolen from God and from humankind!
Eberhard Arnold