As you probably know, I have been working through how exactly I feel about God and religion. I have come to several conclusions, but one of them is that while I believe in a Supreme Being--God--I don't necessary believe that it works in our everyday lives. It is a transcendent being that created the world and then stepped back, thus allowing us to make our own decisions. I don't reall think that there is some grand plan that God has for each of us, and I'm fine with the idea of creating my own future based on my decisions rather than thinking that if something's meant to be, it will happen.
That being said, I've noticed that when I'm upset and struggling, I still call out to God asking for relief or direction. I don't really think that this is out of habit, because I've never really subscribed to the grand plan theory. It's never really crossed my mind that I did this until a few weeks ago, and I've been trying to figure out why. I think it's interesting...
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Saturday, January 24, 2009
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Just a Pondering or Two
I'm currently reading Eat, Pray, and Love by Elizabeth Gilbert (http://www.elizabethgilbert.com/eatpraylove.htm). So far, it is an excellent book!
Anyway, in the first part, Gilbert is describing time when she was questioning why she was married to her husband. Every night, after he was asleep, she would go into the bathroom and cry. During one of these sessions, she hears God speak to her for the first time. After painting this scene, she goes on to describe how she views God. This is the part that really grabbed me.
"And while I do love that great teacher of peace who was called Jesus, and while I do reserve the right to ask myself in certain trying situations what indeed He would do, I can't swallow that one fixed rule of Christianity insisting that Christ is the only path to God."
Ok, so that is established. I completely agree with that. Spirituality is personal; therefore, each person experiences it differently.
But, here is my favorite part:
"God is an experience of supreme love."
That's just fantastic! I whole-heartedly agree!
Anyway, in the first part, Gilbert is describing time when she was questioning why she was married to her husband. Every night, after he was asleep, she would go into the bathroom and cry. During one of these sessions, she hears God speak to her for the first time. After painting this scene, she goes on to describe how she views God. This is the part that really grabbed me.
"And while I do love that great teacher of peace who was called Jesus, and while I do reserve the right to ask myself in certain trying situations what indeed He would do, I can't swallow that one fixed rule of Christianity insisting that Christ is the only path to God."
Ok, so that is established. I completely agree with that. Spirituality is personal; therefore, each person experiences it differently.
But, here is my favorite part:
"God is an experience of supreme love."
That's just fantastic! I whole-heartedly agree!
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