No More Heroes Anymore

A “Hero” is an ordinary person who rises above the average. Someone who overcomes their own fears to do what is right for others. A hero might be a daily job, like a fireman; a constant risk, like an airline pilot; or simply someone who steps up in a “dare-to-be-great” situation. Our culture is full of tales of mythical, fictional, and historical heroes. But it feels like it’s getting harder to be a hero.

Heroes may not always be perfect, but heroes can always be trusted to do the right thing. Right?

But when we find out the secrets of our heroes, the ones they keep carefully pinned behind their public facade, what are we to make of our heroes when they are not doing the right thing, and maybe even doing evil and harm?

How can you have heroes in an age where every action is public, scrutinized, and criticized? Who can you trust to be a hero anymore?