My mom subscribed to the Christian Century magazine, and after her death, all her mail comes to me. Out of bored curiosity, I flipped through September's issue and found this article. It really spoke to me, and I haven't been able to get it out of my head since. I hope you read it and find something of value. Please share your thoughts and opinions on the subject of 'spiritual but not religious' and what limitations there are when it comes to our own private and unique experience of God.
http://www.christiancentury.org/article/2011-08/you-can-t-make
I read this and having "been there done that" I would like to make a small comment. I think being just spiritual is a little on the selfish side. Sure you can find God by yourself. but how much better would it be to share that wonderful joy than keeping it all to yourself. And in order to share you meet in a "religious" atmosphere with others.Being only spiritual or only religious is only having half of the promise. Combining both is how you achieve helping yourself , helping others and receiving help from others. One person cannot possibly have all the answers, probably ALL the people dont have ALL the answers but many more possibilities are opened up by sharing the spiritual gifts in a religious setting.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very good point! Being totally in one camp or the other misses the richness God intends for us when we are growing and learning and experiencing life together.
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