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by John W. Newton (Author)
Important goals of mankind, such as eliminating injustice and attaining a higher quality of life, are achievable. To achieve them, however, requires a will and a way. God provides the will. The focus of A Pen Named Man: Our Destiny is to illustrate the way. The route to social fulfillment is through the establishment of universal institutions designed to enable man to serve as God's representative on Earth and "automatically" satisfy his purpose in life. Family is the most important institution of mankind. It forms the nucleus of social living and fosters a deep sense of love and commitment among biologically related people who live together in an emotionally secure environment. Religion ties human behavior to morality and serves as the pathway between an individual and his God. Government establishes a standardized code of equality and fairness. Where the goal of the institution of religion is a moral world, the role of government is a just world. Employment is the institution that opens the door to attaining one's purpose in life. A restructured universal institution of employment provides every individual with the opportunity to contribute his time and resources toward the betterment of mankind. By working in an occupation that makes a product or provides a service useful to society, a person is able to earn the necessities of life for himself, attain psychological fulfillment, and provide support to those who are physically or mentally unable to take care of themselves.
Author Biography
John Newton lives in Rochester, NY, with his wife Sharon. He was employed more than thirty-eight years at Eastman Kodak Research Labs, where his career centered in silver halide crystal technology. He has a strong interest in the essence of God and the scope of Existence, including the universe with its vast collection of galaxies, stars, and planets. John pursued a lifelong desire to write about the meaning of life, specifically man's innate nature and purpose in life, and the value of the human experience on Earth. He is the author of A Pen Named Man: Our Purpose, A Pen Named Man: Our Essence, and A Pen Named Man: Our Destiny.
