Good grief! What is it about conservative ? fundamentalist ? extremes in religion and theology that always seems to result in oppression of and violence toward women?
So much food for thought. Having returned from a service learning trip from the TX border, I saw so many people searching for "the better life", going towards to unknown. It takes faith, perseverance & God.
Indeed! I see that so much in the immigrant journey--it's always toward an unknown but so many lean on God through their own "whiteout" conditions--God is their compass.
Resonate so deeply with all of this. Still desiring community and my compass to be shaped by faith but not willing anymore to attend church that leaves me feeling worse about humanity, faith, and God than when I walked in. What an apt metaphor for evolving faith!
Exactly! I saw a meme that was incisively truthful--it said something to the effect that I'd rather sleep in than go to church to sing songs about what human garbage I am. Much better to wander outside with a compass.
The map/compass analogy is perfect. I’ve seen that play out in my faith over these past few years. And, I’m going to check out that movie! It’s so true that in those places of abuse, we have to act. Thank you for this.
Yes, yes to all of this. Thank you for sharing so openly and honestly, as always. ❤️ I appreciate the metaphor of a compass. I’m going to hang on to that.
Good grief! What is it about conservative ? fundamentalist ? extremes in religion and theology that always seems to result in oppression of and violence toward women?
I know. I was devastated when I read the real account. Religion, in the wrong hands, is a dangerous thing.
So much food for thought. Having returned from a service learning trip from the TX border, I saw so many people searching for "the better life", going towards to unknown. It takes faith, perseverance & God.
Indeed! I see that so much in the immigrant journey--it's always toward an unknown but so many lean on God through their own "whiteout" conditions--God is their compass.
Resonate so deeply with all of this. Still desiring community and my compass to be shaped by faith but not willing anymore to attend church that leaves me feeling worse about humanity, faith, and God than when I walked in. What an apt metaphor for evolving faith!
Exactly! I saw a meme that was incisively truthful--it said something to the effect that I'd rather sleep in than go to church to sing songs about what human garbage I am. Much better to wander outside with a compass.
The map/compass analogy is perfect. I’ve seen that play out in my faith over these past few years. And, I’m going to check out that movie! It’s so true that in those places of abuse, we have to act. Thank you for this.
It's such a great film--really stays with you. But yes, doing nothing is not an option.
Yes, yes to all of this. Thank you for sharing so openly and honestly, as always. ❤️ I appreciate the metaphor of a compass. I’m going to hang on to that.
Thanks, Annette! You're such a good friend. I'm glad we've evolved together over the years. much love
Me, too. I personally find it amazing and so comforting. Love to you, too.