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I agree with Raphael. I am rooted in my beliefs and yet I still can learn from others.

posted by mariposa75 on November 6, 2009 at 10:28 AM | link to this | reply

Your post gives me hope
that us Christians have evolved from the time of the Crusades and we finally get it - Love God, love ourselves, and love everyone else.

posted by PlumpyNutCase on May 17, 2009 at 3:14 AM | link to this | reply

BrightIrish, Thank you
Have a wonderful weekend.

posted by Blue_feathers on May 16, 2009 at 5:00 AM | link to this | reply

Ciel, Thank you
The glory of it all indeed!

posted by Blue_feathers on May 16, 2009 at 4:59 AM | link to this | reply

Smileycons!  We all can learn from the love and wisdom of others. I placed your source in my favorites where I'll be able to read more over the weekend. Thanks!

posted by BrightIrish on May 15, 2009 at 8:13 PM | link to this | reply

Re: Re: Raphael

A beautiful quote, OTA, and so also is your response to Raphael. 

I like dessert... sometimes pie is too sweet, creme brulee is too rich...  I always like chocolate mousse!  But new things cry out to be tasted... 

Sometimes it is about the glory of the whole table...

posted by Ciel on May 15, 2009 at 3:26 PM | link to this | reply

Re: Raphael

Yes, it is a quote from the site I posted at the bottom. I did not take your comment as criticism at all but rather seeking clarity. If you have the chance to click on that link you will find that what you mention about being "rooted" in your faith is also talked about there. It is sort of like knowing you really like pie, before you go to the dessert buffet.  Too many choices can be confusing.

I will say this though. Looking at other "religions" has only served to make my personal faith stronger. I really like pie.  Blessing and Peace~ OTA

posted by Blue_feathers on May 15, 2009 at 3:46 AM | link to this | reply

Well, this is just excellent...
From what I can see this is a quote from somewhere else, not your own.....but this is not a criticism! Just an observation.

My personal experience has been that I was unable to learn anything until I was well rooted in one basic set of beliefs. I was really floundering round before 1977 approximately as I was committed to no one thing.

After my conversion I felt more and more rooted - existentially - in Jesus Christ: From there I had the courage and was given the strength to venture forth and be open-minded about other people's beliefs.

What I am saying is that I believe, before one can truly learn from anything, one needs to have made an existential decision. You need to have a reference point from where you examine things. In this relative world of material space-time, the Christian understanding that Deus Incarnatus Est (The Word Became Flesh) perfectly suits this problem. The sacred and holy has become part of world history - materially - and in our relative relation to the Almighty, we become united to him through Christ's redemption. After this (The Truth Shall Set You Free) - I can examine and appreciate all the different sources of wisdom and Divine Love, because for me, all is through Christ now.

Best wishes in His love,

 

Jonathan/Raphael


posted by Raphael222 on May 14, 2009 at 3:25 PM | link to this | reply