tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685165.post111037943761575744..comments2023-03-25T05:45:56.990-05:00Comments on unclimber: Christ Crucified is Not Passive-AggressiveUnclimberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08401889806873335827noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685165.post-1111247441099865642005-03-19T10:50:00.000-05:002005-03-19T10:50:00.000-05:00Kaveri, thank you so much for your comment, I real...Kaveri, thank you so much for your comment, I really enjoyed it and didn't find it blasphemous. "Blasphemy" like 'heresy' is a term used to oppress others. Your views are welcome here. I like the idea of expanding my thoughts and ideas beyond the narrowness of my experiences (white, Western, middle-class, Protestant).<BR/><BR/>Mike, the self-centeredness is tricky...its very easy to want to be a healer, the trick is rather to allow yourself to be a tool of healing -- maybe its a control thing. Wanting to heal, wanting to help can be a power trip if there is no humility.Marjoriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08946222067827722839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685165.post-1110594338160119672005-03-11T21:25:00.000-05:002005-03-11T21:25:00.000-05:00Marjorie,
I'm even afraid to post this, because s...Marjorie,<br /><br />I'm even afraid to post this, because several Christians may call me blasphemous. I grew up with Hindu parents, and went to a Baptist and Lutheran elementary and middle school respectively. I remember learning about Martin Luther abusing himself because he saw the Father as an angry, unforgiving God. Once he found God's true love, it was not a matter of believing everything in the Bible, but seeing the overall message. There are so many religions with stories and saints and prophets and gods. Who is the true "God"? Everyone would argue that his/her religion and god are "The One".<br /><br />If I were to tell you that you could interpret the Crucifixion in a way that gave you peace, a devout Christian may say I would burn in hell. All I know is, no God ever asked us to swallow all stories without being able to see them in the light of our lives. I'm not suggesting to manipulate the Bible to your end, but at least find your way, the way that the stories fit for you.<br /><br />I am an amalgamation of Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity. I still remember Chistian hymns, which is where I developed my love for singing. I welcome those who wish to teach me about Judaism, or Islam, or other faiths. I don't know if the Crucifixion is supposed to be interpreted solely one way. I hope you find an answer that actually means something to you...mermaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15895749686844178804noreply@blogger.com