I-Thou. Jordan DUling. 12-4-10

Martin Buber's concept of I and thou is exemplified in the text by Belden Lane. Within the chapter entitled, "The Mountain That Was God," Lane discusses his spiritual experiences on Mt. Rainier. Buber's I-Thou concept is described as a relationship that stresses the mutual, holistic existence of two beings. It is a concrete encounter, because these beings meet one another in their authentic existence, without any qualification or objectification of one another. Lane discusses the majesty of the mountain and how he was humbled by the experience. While on a mission trip to Honduras in the summer of 2008, I too experience a similar sensation. While standing on a mountainside in the country of Honduras, I could see everything. THe beautiful landscape, houses of the wealthy and the shack of the poor. This experience spoke to me in a way as if the entire country were saying, "look upon me... consider the uniqueness of this image and ponder."