Spiritual Qualities

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

The road to justice goes through peace, and vice versa.

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

If we pray it, you will hear.
If we think it, you will answer.
If we suggest, you will consider it.
If we cry, you will feel the pain.
If we burn with enthusiasm, your spirit will move.
If we sing it, you will absorb the praise.
If we touch another in sympathy, you will heal.
If we hope it, you will applaud our desire.
If we celebrate, you will dance with us.
So we pray.
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

“Tell me again, teacher. How much is 3 to the 3rd power?”

[He had trinity power, but He never asked this question.]

D. Blog: Universal Translator

So many languages, so many religions, so many ways of expressing praise and petition. God must have as one characteristic that of universal translation.

Through the incredible variety, I wonder what are the common features God recognizes as “religious” or “spiritual” or “God-like” or “in God’s image.” Let me propose, in utter humility, a listing:

- Longing for God
- Love and respect for others of God’s children
- careful treatment of God’s creation
- compassion for the poor
- openness to others, rather than judgmental assumptions
- not worshipping one’s own group
- eagerness to receive God’s creative spirit of change

It’s a lot like living under God and trusting in God. How about that!