Aside from being a personal hero... Bono is emerging as the new Mother Teresa. He is a music legend... a rock and roll immortal. He has achieved everything one could ever hope for musically, and yet he's troubled and not satisfied. His passion to address the needs of the poor and oppressed around the world, specifically his desire to do something about the HIV/AIDS pandemic moves him beyond superstar to world-hero status.
The irony of his "world-hero" status is that anyone has the opportunity to change the world within the scope of thier personal influence. Anyone can do (in theory) what Bono does... that is, use whatever influence you have to extend compassion to those around you. It maybe an elderly neighbor who needs a lawn mowed, or a school that needs some simple landscaping done, or some kids who need tutoring, or a continent that needs a cure. Jesus said, "to whom much is given... much is required" with much influence comes much responsibilty.
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