Giving Credit

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

My fear represents surrender to another's power or "protection." Only God merits my fear and surrender. Only God has the ultimate power to protect.

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

Does it bother you that many people discount your vital role in the creation and operation of the universe?
Does the injustice get to you, that they think the cosmos could continue quite well without your influence?
Does the human hubris cause you pain - that we should make such extravagant claims for our pitiful scientific "discoveries" and technological "breakthroughs"?
I appreciate our continued learning, yet as a human being immersed in your glorious creation and basking in the marvel of existence, I admit to some shame and embarrassment at our childish short-sightedness.
You are awesome! We can do nothing without you!
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

"When I became a Christian, my life changed completely."

[He didn't say it. None of his disciples did. And the "completely" is impossible.]

D. Blog: Judgment Day

Judgment Day’s A Comin’
100 Prep Questions for the Final Exam (Part 10)

(10) What best demonstrates that you learned compassion?

(9) Do you expect to do more with eternal life than you did with your earthly life?

(8) Whom do you think should be excluded from heaven?

(7) What spiritual insight do you offer as your password to the spiritual realm of heaven?

(6) Wherein lay your treasure while on Earth?

(5) If you believe in hell, can you name people of other religions who won’t go there?

(4) What three people will be character references for you?

(3) When did you realize war doesn’t solve anything?

(2) How did you demonstrate love of neighbors?

(1) How did you demonstrate love of God?