We Want God

Reposted as history. Originally posted in April of 2005

The Wall Street Journal - Opinion Journal
Peggy Noonan - Thursday, April 7, 2005

When John Paul II went to Poland, communism didn't have a prayer.

.... But I think I know the moment Soviet communism began its fall. It happened in public. Anyone could see it. It was one of the great spiritual moments of the 20th century, maybe the greatest.

This is a powerful article, talking about powerful events that made news at the time, but not as much news as the events deserved. John Paul II is a man that we all need to know more about. This is a man who, while speaking to one people in one nation, touched all people in all nations.

The crowd responded with thunder. "We want God!" they shouted, together. "We want God!"

I highly recommend it to all who believe. It is inspiring.