"Father, do you think the pace of our world is moving too fast?" The man with the Middle Eastern accent asked. His question stunned Father Edward for a moment.
Father Edward closed the pages of One Hundred Years of Solitude. He thought for a moment before replying, "What do you mean?"
"Everything." The man's voice answered, "I mean everything. Everything, everything, our world is entering a fast lane. Don't you feel it, Father? "
Father Edward didn't know what the man in front of him wanted to ask, or rather, he didn't know what the man was thinking. But Father Edward still answered his question, "Are you talking about the changes in our world? Yes, it's really fast. From medical care to energy to transportation. Everything is changing, and these changes have changed the lives of many people. "
"Do you think this is a good thing, Father?" The man in front of him asked in a low voice.
Father Edward gently stroked the spine of the book, "Mr. Birmingham, who lived in this community, once experienced a terrible car accident. He had to amputate both his legs from the knee down. "
"Losing both legs made him unemployed. Although the company paid a sum of liquidated damages and the driver of the accident also paid a large sum of money. But Birmingham could never get his lost legs back. His girlfriend also left him. To be honest, that was his lowest point. "
"At that time, he often came to me and mentioned countless times that he wanted to commit suicide. I could only constantly persuade him, comfort him, and persuade him that as long as he was alive, there would always be hope. I am a priest, and I believe in my God. Unfortunately, I have never really listened to God's call. So I don't have the power of God to cure Mr. Birmingham's illness. "
Father Edward's voice was low, and his tone had a special kind of appeal, "What I can do is like a doctor's placebo. It may not be effective for the patient's illness, but I can comfort Birmingham in his heart. "
It was very quiet at the other end of the confessional. Apart from the sound of breathing, you could not hear any sound from the man on the other side. He listened very quietly to Father Edward's words.
"Day after day, year after year. Birmingham was a good man. He was willing to help others, a good man in the community. He had good carpentry and electrical skills. Everyone would always need his help. At that time, he would always smile optimistically. But everything changed after I lost my legs. "
"He couldn't accept other people's pity and sympathy. It was worse than killing him. I really can't accept such a good man ending his life in any way. I prayed countless times, hoping that God would hear my voice and send an angel to save Birmingham. "
Father Edward picked up a glass from the table and took a sip of the red wine he brewed himself. "I don't know if God can hear my voice, but I've been doing this all along. Until the Osborne Group announced the new limb regeneration medical program last year. I knew it might be the best chance to save Birmingham. "
"The Osborne Group has selected the first batch of patients from all over the United States, and some of them have implemented public health care. My colleagues and I initiated a proposal, and we reported the situation in Birmingham to the Osborne Group. Within a month, he was selected. "
The man opposite him interrupted, "He was cured, wasn't he, Father?"
Father Edward nodded. "Yes, that is indeed the case. He was cured, although he said the treatment process was painful. But looking at his new legs, I couldn't believe my eyes. "
"If there is a miracle in this world, I think I have seen it with my own eyes. This is a miracle!" Father Edward was a little excited. "Birmingham is back on his feet, and he's got a new job. He's smiling again. He even joined the Justice League's vigilante group. "
"He worked hard to help those who were unfortunately disabled because of car accidents or accidents. He used his own experience to encourage everyone not to give up hope. Because now someone has brought a miracle to the world. "Father Edward paused here.
"So, sir, you just asked me if the pace of the world is moving too fast? I think so, but I think it's a good thing. The world is developing in a good direction. Although I am old, I can still feel that society is beginning to boil again. This atmosphere is like when we first landed on the moon decades ago. "
Father Edward said seriously, "This is the best of times. I am lucky to be born in this era and witness unprecedented feats in human history."
The man opposite the confessional took a deep breath. "But this is also the worst of times. We may have to bear the unprecedented pain brought about by the great change in the course of human development. Maybe it will hurt for two whole generations, or even more. And this change in course is not sure whether it is good or bad for humanity. "
"Your tone is a little pessimistic, sir." Father Edward said a little noncommittally.
The man opposite the confessional said in a low voice, "Maybe, maybe because I have seen too much. Do you know, Father, the war in the Middle East has stopped. The Middle East, which has been at war for decades, suddenly became peaceful after oil lost its value. "
Father Edward nodded. "This is a good thing. There will not be so many refugees homeless anymore, and there will not be so many innocent people dying under the guns of the warlords."
"They can return to their hometowns, either to farm or to build. This is a new era. They can build their homes in peace. "
The man opposite the confessional didn't quite agree with this view. "This is only temporary. The competition brought about by the new energy is actually just bringing the disputes on Earth into space. The peace in the Middle East is only because the Middle East is not qualified to play this game now. "
"The real players in this game are those superpowers. Even aliens that we don't know about. When we step out of Earth, are we really ready? Is it the great development of the universe, or the extinction of human civilization? Countless disputes are hidden in the dark universe. We can't see the truth or predict the future. "
"Are those who led the earth into this era really superheroes? Do they really understand what the price of peace is? "
The man across the confessional said something so profound that Father Edward didn't know how to answer for a moment. He thought for a long time before saying, "There are always many forks in the course of history. Sometimes we go the right way, and sometimes we go the wrong way. But whether we go the right way or the wrong way. In the end, it is better than not going forward. "
"I think our curiosity and the spirit of brave exploration are very important reasons why humans are human. Because of curiosity, humans have mastered the use of tools, and because of brave exploration, we have connected the world together. In the process, we have taken many detours. Some people have failed to explore these methods. "
"They are not necessarily right, and they have even paid a lot of painful prices. But humans do not stop because of these injuries. We just continue to accumulate experience, eliminate the wrong methods, and then find the right way. "
Father Edward had already put down the book. He said very seriously, "Are those who lead us forward superheroes? I think so, because they are using their lives and all their honor to explore the way for us. If they stop moving forward, they can still be heroes, but if they continue to expand, they may be doomed. Some things have to be done. "
Father Edward finished saying these words in one breath. He felt a little thirsty. He wanted to pour a glass of red wine, but he found that the other side was surprisingly quiet.
He asked softly, "Sir? Sir? "
The other side was already silent.
… …
In a Maybach sedan, Dr. Ethan looked out of the window at New York, where there were tall buildings, and whispered, "I'm back again."
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