“Many people speak of unconditional love but rarely live it. Instead, when they see a condition that causes them to feel negative emotions, they demand a change in the condition; but in doing so, they set themselves on a long and uncomfortable path of attempting to control others in order to feel good.” –The Teachings of Abraham in The Astonishing Power of Emotions by Esther Hicks
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Quote of Note: Abraham
Posted in Quotes, tagged Abraham, Channeling, Christ, Christianity, Esther Hicks, Evangelism, Faith, Fundamentalism, Gay, Gay Marriage, Gay Rights, GLBT, God, Gospel, Holy Word, Homosexuality, Intentional Living, Jerry Hicks, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Law of Attraction, LGBTI, Opportunities for Growth, Positive Thinking, Queer, Recommended Reading, Religion, Religious Tolerance, Spirituality, The Astonishing Power of Emotions on April 23, 2009 | 2 Comments »
The (Christian) sky is falling?!
Posted in Christianity, tagged Abortion, Agnostic, Agnosticism, Apostasy, Apostolistic, Atheism, Atheist, Baptist, Bible, Catholicism, Christ-Cons, Christian, Easter, Evangelism, Faith, Feminism, Fundamentalism, Gay Rights, God, Gospel, Holy Word, Iowa, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jon Meacham, Meacham, Neo-Con, Neo-Conservatives, Neo-Pagan, Newsweek, Pagan, Pentecostal, Praise, Religion, Religious Tolerance, Spirituality, Vermont, Wiccan, Witch, Witchcraft on April 9, 2009 | 9 Comments »
Though they may never realize it, the Christ-Con’s sole saving grace is their failure to rebuild the bulwark of 1950’s Christian America. Had they been allowed to stamp out all beliefs and practices that don’t coincide with their own, it wouldn’t be long before another group rose to power and did the same to them.
Hating the sin but not the sinner
Posted in Religious Tolerance, tagged Bible, Christ, Christianity, Evangelism, Faith, Fundamentalism, God, Gospel, Hating the Sin, Interfaith, Jesus, Neo-Paganism, Religion, Sin, Spirituality, Wicca, Witchcraft on March 17, 2008 | 8 Comments »
Is it possible?
In the shadow of this rhetoric exists a far more important question: “Can true compassion and judgment co-exist?”
My answer is no, they cannot.
After graduating high school in 1994, I spent six months volunteering for an organization called Community Service Volunteers in London, England. When I wasn’t working with the four young men with Downs Syndrome to whom I’d been assigned, I [...]
The True Jesus, by Stuart Delony
Posted in Religious Tolerance, tagged Bible, Christ, Christianity, Evangelism, Faith, Fundamentalism, God, Gospel, Interfaith, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Religion, Scripture, Spirituality, Stuart Delony on March 8, 2008 | 10 Comments »
I could tell early on that Stuart wasn’t the average Christian blogger. Absent from his site are the worn and tired “fire and brimstone” rants frequently found on other religious blogs. Instead you’ll find the ramblings of an earnest man who follows his heart and genuinely cares about people – one who’s unhappy about how little [...]
Is Holy Scripture the inerrant Word of God?
Posted in Spirituality, tagged Atheism, Bible, Buddhism, Christ, Christianity, Church, Evangelism, Faith, Fundamentalism, God, Gospel, Jesus, Koran, Ministry, Neo-Paganism, Quotes, Religion, Religious Tolerance, Scripture, Theology, Torah, Wicca, Zen on March 5, 2008 | 9 Comments »
The [Buddhist] Scripture is no more nor less than the finger pointing to the moon of [Divine Truth]. When we recognize the moon and enjoy its benign beauty, the finger is of no use. As the finger has no brightness whatever, the Scripture has no holiness whatever. The Scripture is religious currency representing spiritual wealth… [It] is [...]
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Thank you Pat Robertson
Posted in Christianity, tagged Agnostic, Agnosticism, Atheism, Atheist, Bible, Current Events, Evangelism, Faith, Fundamentalism, God, Gospel, Haiti, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Pat Robertson, Religion, Religious Tolerance, Scripture, Social Commentary, Word of God on January 14, 2010 | 5 Comments »
As more Christians realize the extent of your arrogance, insensitivity, righteousness, and general asshattery, many will undoubtedly hasten to distance themselves from you and your rhetoric. If I were a Christian, I’d certainly be embarrassed to be associated with you.
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