Many Europeans countries enacted a moment of silence today for the victims of the tsunami. I don't want to be misunderstood as cold, but what is the point of a moment of silence? A moment of prayer I can understand. Something simple like
Lord, provide strength to the survivors of the tsunami to allow to get through this tradegy
Lord, provide peace to those who lost loved ones in the tradegy
Lord, provide forgiveness to the victims of the tragedy and allow entry into the Kingdom of Heaven
Or something to that effect (I am no expert at writing prayers). Even an Our Father and a Hail Mary would work.
But to turn it into a secular moment of silence, what does it do? Make you feel more aware of the situation so you are more likely to donate money? Sure, but wouldn't a three minute address by your Prime Minister/President be a better sales pitch?
Maybe my question is pointless, but I just find it a little bizarre.
