thanks for reading... my theology/opinion has shifted much regarding some 'principles' that some Christians hold dear to their perception of reality... i don't know that we are 'born sinners', i know that we are born with certain instincts/nature, and unavoidable/unique genetics, as well as different environments... and another thing that i know, is that the second we pop from the womb we are as 'sin free' as we will ever be this side of physicality (not sure if that's a word)... seems like much of life is reclaiming/recovering an innocence and purity that we lost, re-calibrating priorities, taming our ego/hubris, getting back on the straight and narrow path/road, reconciling our past/history/experiences/education with our current perception of reality and environment, and serving both God/Creator, and creation as we move forward through life... whatever the depth of your past/actions/life-style, no matter how passive or aggressive your sins toward God and others may be, you need a starting-point to get re-acquainted with God... and here's a religious hint for you... no one has the full inside scoop on 'everything God', no particular denomination, or religion... everyone has it skewed to some extent, and no one is ever perfect, or, 'ready enough' to begin their purposeful relationship with God... everyone has to start some-place, with zero guarantee of getting it all right, or ever totally understanding God, Reality, or The Universe... so, let me help you get started, how about something like 'hi God, it's me, please help me get back on track in any area of my life where i need correction, or am missing something that's kind of important, please reveal yourself to me, please open my eyes to the truth, and Chris said that somehow you and i can be friends, sounds cool, i'd like that'... that doesn't seem overly religious now, does it... the hard part for some folks is admitting that they aren't God, that there actually is a God who is worth pursuing at all costs, and that they require some form of correction, or, reminder about important things that they may have forgotten, or, never fully understood... if it's been a while since you've tried to connect with God, or, if you never really tried, then i triple dog-dare you to mindfully/literally pray what i just wrote, don't be a lazy coward, now is about a good of a time as any to renew your relationship with our Source/Creator/God, and, for those who have been long-time friends/children of God, you probably know that the simple little prayer is worthy of daily consideration... best of luck on your journey, sometimes a little luck/favor/blessing/help can go a long way... God speed. -- ct
thanks for reading... my theology/opinion has shifted much regarding some 'principles' that some Christians hold dear to their perception of reality... i don't know that we are 'born sinners', i know that we are born with certain instincts/nature, and unavoidable/unique genetics, as well as different environments... and another thing that i know, is that the second we pop from the womb we are as 'sin free' as we will ever be this side of physicality (not sure if that's a word)... seems like much of life is reclaiming/recovering an innocence and purity that we lost, re-calibrating priorities, taming our ego/hubris, getting back on the straight and narrow path/road, reconciling our past/history/experiences/education with our current perception of reality and environment, and serving both God/Creator, and creation as we move forward through life... whatever the depth of your past/actions/life-style, no matter how passive or aggressive your sins toward God and others may be, you need a starting-point to get re-acquainted with God... and here's a religious hint for you... no one has the full inside scoop on 'everything God', no particular denomination, or religion... everyone has it skewed to some extent, and no one is ever perfect, or, 'ready enough' to begin their purposeful relationship with God... everyone has to start some-place, with zero guarantee of getting it all right, or ever totally understanding God, Reality, or The Universe... so, let me help you get started, how about something like 'hi God, it's me, please help me get back on track in any area of my life where i need correction, or am missing something that's kind of important, please reveal yourself to me, please open my eyes to the truth, and Chris said that somehow you and i can be friends, sounds cool, i'd like that'... that doesn't seem overly religious now, does it... the hard part for some folks is admitting that they aren't God, that there actually is a God who is worth pursuing at all costs, and that they require some form of correction, or, reminder about important things that they may have forgotten, or, never fully understood... if it's been a while since you've tried to connect with God, or, if you never really tried, then i triple dog-dare you to mindfully/literally pray what i just wrote, don't be a lazy coward, now is about a good of a time as any to renew your relationship with our Source/Creator/God, and, for those who have been long-time friends/children of God, you probably know that the simple little prayer is worthy of daily consideration... best of luck on your journey, sometimes a little luck/favor/blessing/help can go a long way... God speed. -- ct