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Comment on The line in the sand by Monsignor

Monsignor — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 03:39:57 +0000

This makes sense to me. If you keep using the same method and it continues to fail, then change the method. I will think on this.

Comment on The line in the sand by Janice

Janice — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 02:47:37 +0000

Perhaps in our times of self disappointment we need to assess if the manner in which we battle against our self defeating habits is effective, and try a new tactic. It seems we all try and overcome our personal battles in the same way each time, not realising that to see change we must change our way of dealing with the issue.

Comment on Believing is seeing by Monsignor

Monsignor — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:46:54 +0000

I have to work on both (the former and the latter).

You are not alone, that is for sure

Comment on So you’re a Christian by Monsignor

Monsignor — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:39:54 +0000

Thanks Gary. I am thrilled to have your perspective added. I stand firm against what I believe, and the general theme of my blog; but being a Christian since I was 18 I have heard every bit of nonsense and even participated in it myself over the years. The time for finger pointing, ungracious, self righteous talk is finished – in my view. Christians need to put up, or shut up. In other words, we Christians should practice what we so loudly preach.

Comment on Believing is seeing by Gary

Gary — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:34:24 +0000

In all seriousness, there’s a lot of truth contained in the notion of “only believers can see the fairies”. Open eyes and open minds are the essential tools required to truly see. I often have to work on the latter, which I am sure is not uncommon.

Comment on So you’re a Christian by Gary

Gary — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:19:45 +0000

Hey Jamie,

I wouldn’t usually bother, however with this blog author I have the comfort of knowing my comments will be taken in the right spirit and interpreted intelligently. As I’ve intimated previously, my spiritual path is an earth-centred one, typically blending traditions from my ancestral background (think in terms of Cornwall, witches, Druids and so on).

Now the one thing that has surprised me as I have explored this path is a deeper understanding (and perhaps respect) for the core message of Christianity, and indeed pretty much all faiths and spiritual paths globally. The main problems are brought about by humans and relate to fundamentalism, fanaticism and blind faith (as opposed to faith with open eyes). I’m not just talking about Christians; there are people who bring these issues to bear in all religions, including those of a pagan inclination. In fact there are practising Pagans who have a huge chip on their shoulder about “the burning times”; while that was a terrible period of history, clinging onto these things does nobody any good (take a look at the Balkans, Ireland or the Middle East for examples of what happens if you hold on to ancient history).

Another thing I’ve noticed, and this IS more of a Christian thing, is the number of people (particularly Americans) who use their religion as a selling point for their business. While most of these are probably in the network marketing realm, I’ve seen the “Christian” selling point used for more traditional small businesses as well.

To be honest, my perspective is that spirituality is something of a personal matter and while identifying yourself as being aligned to one group or another is fine, using religion as a badge or banner in the ways described above is unhelpful and misses the point. If people could expend half the energy they use debating, argiung and trying to convince, on personal development and contributing to society, the world would be a much better place for everyone.

Keep up the good work with the blog!
Gary

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Indifference – who cares? | luvisaverb.net.au — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:24:14 +0000

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