Seeing Wonder

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

The peace of God may surpass our understanding, but we know it cannot include war.

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

Every view – abounding with wonder.
Every sound – a treasure.
Every raindrop – an awesome event.
Every breath – an amazing process.
Every movement – an incredible physical achievement.
Every thought – beyond comprehension.
Every emotion – a remarkable arousal.
Every sacrifice – a miracle.
Every act of love – life shaping.
How did you do it?
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

“How come they name a sandwich after Reuben? None of us has anything named after us… oh, that’s right, John… And you, Simon, after I renamed you… There seems to be an unfortunate theme with you two.”


[In English, perhaps, but He spoke Aramaic, so He never said this.]

D. Blog: Misguided Theology

Where do we get the idea that God punishes us?
Where do we get the idea that God causes disasters?
Where do we get the idea that God would send some persons to eternal damnation?
Where do we get the idea that our human ancestors were once perfect?
Where do we get the idea that in the end God judges our behavior/lives?
None of that fits my experience of divine reality, nor does it fit what I see and hear of Jesus.
I am eternally grateful that the divine Spirit led me away from such misguided notions about God, into the reality of divine compassion.