This is an essay on the ideal of the spirituality of obedience. This, I believe, is primarily a Catholic thing in Christianity, although it is also found in Buddhism and in Hinduism (at least, in the spiritual aspects of yoga instruction). I'd be interested in protestant members commenting on whether this idea exists as a valued part of
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I see where you're going, but here was my trouble with that formulation: how do you distinguish between that and a sort of laziness: "Eh, I don't care. Sure, whatever you say. Good enough for me." what is the practice of obedience if you are apathetic toward an issue? It seems to me that what would be required would be an examination of the issue to see if you agree, before simply agreeing. What do you think?
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Wow, that was low. But it was so easy. . .
Yes, I'm going to hell. But I'll make a more thoughtful response later. :)
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