Comments | lygophilous: This was probably one of those "Long Time Coming" things.

lygophilous

This was probably one of those "Long Time Coming" things.

Feb 08, 2010 00:39

I can't understand it.

I just... can't. On the whole, I pride myself on taking on a worldly view and striving to see from all perspectives, whether the difference lies in culture, society, politics, race, orientation, or what-have-you. The uniqueness of humanity is dazzling to me, and I adore discovering of differing points of views just so I may ( Read more... )

philosophy, gnosis, in a metaphysical mood

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emelye_miller February 8 2010, 06:41:03 UTC

It's interesting that you bring this up because that kind of rhetoric is exactly what I've been struggling with? against? for the last two years ( ... )

lygophilous February 8 2010, 10:55:53 UTC

I have to go to work and I won't be able to respond properly until this afternoon, so I wanted to say that, first, I enjoyed my preliminary read of your comment, second, I promise a lengthy reply later, and, third, just by the way you approach your faith in thus comment, I certainly don't think less of you. I will write more later!

Response: Part 1 lygophilous February 9 2010, 02:49:12 UTC

So, I'm eking this out semi-asleep as I am still feeling the affects of staying up so late and then not taking a nap this afternoon. It's a rather surreal state of mind!

When I first entered into my "Jesus Phase" as you call it, I was inundated with this sort of language which is a very sloppy way to convey a theological concept... words like hers kept me a prisoner of my own low self esteem...

Whilst reading her blog, I have stumbled upon many references to low self-image and self-esteem. Do you think, perhaps, that overly fervent belief and dependence on god/Jesus lends itself to those who suffer such things?

There is a teacher at my school who is currently struggling against her husband who up and left her and might ask for a divorce. And she is blaming herself, claiming that she wasn't a "Proverbs 31" wife. This perturbs me to no end. Would you agree?

I guess what I'm trying to say is that, yes, the date of Christmas was deliberately chosen to allow pagan converts to continue their tradition...The whole Christmas thing was ( ... )

Re: Response: Part 1 emelye_miller February 9 2010, 03:31:58 UTC

Do you think, perhaps, that overly fervent belief and dependence on god/Jesus lends itself to those who suffer such things? There is a teacher at my school who is currently struggling against her husband who up and left her and might ask for a divorce. And she is blaming herself, claiming that she wasn't a "Proverbs 31" wife.This is one of those areas where the church has failed women entirely. I would agree that the message of humility and repentance is easier to accept for those who already believe they have something to repent and humble themselves about. But there is a big difference between knowing your personal failings and working to overcome them and perceiving that everything you do and are are worthless ( ... )

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