Imagine

In a world overrun by religious fundamentalists, it's hard to cling to my old fiery optimism that the world was, slowly but surely, moving towards a more rational, humane future. But hearing David Archuleta on YouTube sing one of the most powerful songs I've ever heard in my entire life, I realized that there's still a tiny spark left in me.

"Imagine" by John Lennon

Imagine there's no Heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one

As Salman Rushdie wrote, "Imagine there's no heaven, and at once the sky's the limit."