Meriweather
Not all who wander are lost
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Holiness is defined as being devoted or consecrated to God. Do you want this? Why or why not.
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It would be interesting to hear what other people's perspective is on holiness. As a kid it was very hierarchical to me. As in lesser beings interacting with superiors. A sense of perfection and reverence and fear all rolled into one. As I got older I realized this was actually a barrier that probably doesn't exist. That only served to create distance between God and I. Now I think the best way to describe holy is like a relationship with your best friend. Personal, honest, appreciative, love.Holiness is defined as being devoted or consecrated to God. Do you want this? Why or why not.
Creator. Father. Above all, God is love. Have you other descriptions?Define God first.
Every extant attribute of realityDefine God first.
I started out much the same as you. Priests and sisters were holy because they dedicated their lives to God. Then, fifth grade if I am remembering correctly, a very lovely nun taught us that not all are called to dedicate their lives as a priest or sister. God calls people to dedicate their lives to him in all manner of activities. The aim is to bring love into all that we do, whether it is being a priest praying the Mass or a kid playing kickball out on the playground.It would be interesting to hear what other people's perspective is on holiness. As a kid it was very hierarchical to me. As in lesser beings interacting with superiors. A sense of perfection and reverence and fear all rolled into one. As I got older I realized this was actually a barrier that probably doesn't exist. That only served to create distance between God and I. Now I think the best way to describe holy is like a relationship with your best friend. Personal, honest, appreciative, love.
I assume you mean devotion via a specific religion that defines God a certain way. For me no but I understand the importance of this with other people.Holiness is defined as being devoted or consecrated to God. Do you want this? Why or why not.
No., In fact, far from devotion via specific religion. And no to defining God a certain way. For atheists (or agnostics) the definition could well be, are you devoted or consecrated to goodness or loving others.I assume you mean devotion via a specific religion that defines god a certain way. For me no but I understand the importance of this with other people.
I appreciate your perspectives on God and Christianity. Most of the Christians I know in my own family and friends have a quite rigid model of God and the afterlife that has never made sense to me. Most of what I read in this forum sounds like my familyNo., In fact, far from devotion via specific religion. And no to defining God a certain way. For atheists (or agnostics) the definition could well be, are you devoted or consecrated to goodness or loving others.
For a number of reasons I don't accept the common meaning of those who do not claim Jesus as Lord and Savior are already condemned (meaning condemned to hell). In the first place that makes no sense. One of the goals of salvation is reunite the Twelve Tribes. Does it even make sense to let salvation and reunification come via the Tribe of Judah and then toss them out? That certainly wasn't God's plan, so maybe we need to take a very close look at what John meant and intended when he wrote that particular verse.
No., In fact, far from devotion via specific religion. And no to defining God a certain way. For atheists (or agnostics) the definition could well be, are you devoted or consecrated to goodness or loving others.
For a number of reasons I don't accept the common meaning of those who do not claim Jesus as Lord and Savior are already condemned (meaning condemned to hell). In the first place that makes no sense. One of the goals of salvation is reunite the Twelve Tribes. Does it even make sense to let salvation and reunification come via the Tribe of Judah and then toss them out? That certainly wasn't God's plan, so maybe we need to take a very close look at what John meant and intended when he wrote that particular verse.
Absolutely! The family of God is a family of explorers. Explorers are ever eager to share their discoveries, what they have seen, what they have learned, and what they have experienced. Then there is always the speculation on what is around the corner awaiting discovery.Most of the Christians I know in my own family and friends have a quite rigid model of God and the afterlife that has never made sense to me. Most of what I read in this forum sounds like my family
John starts out by introducing Jesus as the Word of God. No one comes to God except through the Word of God. The beautiful part of this is that the Word, even a Word, of God can reach the heart in silence and work quietly, nurturing the seed, preparing the soil, providing the son/sun that lights the way to the Father."I AM the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me."--John 14:6
I have a dream I hope will come true...that there might be a thread where there is no place for "you". There is no reason to make this--or any thread--about me or anyone else who posts any thread. I don't find myself that interesting and quite unworthy as a topic.**by that I mean, you will not come out and say you're not Christian. Which you are not. The bolded section above reveals that you have cobbled together some kind of self-righteousness, but it's not Christian.
spot on ding.....As a kid it was very hierarchical to me. As in lesser beings interacting with superiors. A sense of perfection and reverence and fear all rolled into one. As I got older I realized this was actually a barrier that probably doesn't exist. That only served to create distance between God and I.
which could be the modus operandi of religion Meri“ I know you think you understand what you thought I said but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant”
That is pure wisdom and so very insightful. Thank you, sparky, for sharing.which could be the modus operandi of religion Meri
things celestial do not translate well into the terrestrial realm
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thank you for understanding MeriThat is pure wisdom and so very insightful. Thank you, sparky, for sharing.
Holiness is defined as being devoted or consecrated to God. Do you want this? Why or why not.
The ‘I Am’Creator. Father. Above all, God is love. Have you other descriptions?
Absolutely. Should have been near the top of my own list.The ‘I Am’