{"id":6036,"date":"2022-12-11T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-11T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.barbdahlgren.com\/?p=6036"},"modified":"2022-08-31T19:06:23","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T00:06:23","slug":"universal-languages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barbdahlgren.com\/?p=6036","title":{"rendered":"Universal Languages"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The idea of a universal language probably dates back to the biblical account of the tower of Babel. At that time, there was only one language spoken, referred to by scholars as the Adamic language. People got together to build a tower up to the heavens. God decided to slow down the progress by confusing the languages. The project was abandoned for lack of communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, universal language means \u201ca language intended to further communication and goodwill among people speaking different languages without necessarily replacing their native tongues.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The word \u201clanguage\u201d means more than just the spoken word. It can be anything that communicates. We can communicate with others using sounds, gestures, symbols, or words that express or represent objects, emotions, concepts, meanings, ideas, or thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many have had their own ideas of universal language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said, \u201cMusic is the universal language of mankind.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspirational author William A. Ward said, \u201cA warm smile is the universal language of kindness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lecturer and astrologer Chrissie Blaze says, \u201cPrayer is the universal language of the soul.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having done a bit of traveling, I\u2019ve discovered a world full of \u201cuniversal languages\u201d\u2014things people seem to understand regardless of their native tongue. My list would include: laughter, babies, acts of kindness, facial expressions, hand gestures, shaking a head to indicate \u201cyes\u201d or \u201cno,\u201d pain, art, graffiti, pantomime, winning, losing, certain sports, restroom icons, and road signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And let\u2019s not forget McDonald\u2019s golden arches! I\u2019ve seen them while cruising down the Nile in Egypt, by the Pantheon in Rome, on cobblestone walkways in Germany, and many other remote places. I remember traveling up to the high mountain village of Ronda in Spain, so far up in the mountains you get a nosebleed trying to get there. The village stands on a towering plateau, divided by a plunging river gorge. The gorge is spanned by a spectacular bridge called \u201cPuente Nuevo,\u201d built in the eighteenth century. It separates the old Moorish town from the newer portion of the city. Known for its breathtaking views, it was a sight to behold. There, near that magnificent bridge, is a vision hard to forget\u2014a McDonalds!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I guess my favorite \u201cuniversal language\u201d symbol comes in the form of jewelry. For when I see someone wearing a cross or crucifix, I usually find a Christian, a kindred spirit who believes in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Christianity, the cross represents Christ\u2019s victory over death and sin. Perhaps belief in Jesus is the greatest \u201cuniversal language\u201d of all. All those who believe, understand what that means. I am so thankful that through Jesus, salvation was made available for all nationalities, all races, all genders\u2014the rich or poor, the free man or slave, the young or old\u2014no matter what language they speak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIt is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord..<\/em>.\u201d ~ Psalms 92:1 (KJV)<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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