My wife and I visited a church away from home this morning, primarily because we wanted to attend Episcopal service on Easter even though we were away from our own little parish. Unfortunately, it was apparent by the homily that the rector is arrogant enough to believe that his role is to defend Jesus against those who do not interpret the Bible the way he does, in a very literal sense. He was critical of two 20th-century Biblical scholars because they do not share his belief in the bodily resurrection of Jesus. We later learned that this is only one of two churches in Georgia that belong to an association that focuses on literal interpretation of scripture and is defending “traditional” belief and practice. How sad to think yet another denomination of the Church has based its establishment as a reaction against other Christians.
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For Me, It Is About Hope.
The focus of Easter for so many Christians is resurrection, atonement, and eternal life. “Jesus is alive; therefore, I can live forever.” I don’t know that I can embrace that concept in literal terms anymore, but I do still hold on to hope. I don’t know what God is or if there is any existence for me after death. I don’t know if there is anything supernatural to believe in at all. But I do hold out hope that there is something more to me than body and consciousness; that there is some connection between me and the rest of the universe; that there is some force or intelligence that somehow brings all life together. I may not know what to believe, but in some ways, I do hope there is something to believe in.
It Was a Good Day
Having both sons now over the age of 21 makes getting together a bit more entertaining. They so enjoy recalling foolish things I’ve said and done over the years. They laugh hilariously as they imitate my standard stock phrases and not-so-sage advice. And it’s certainly fun being able to have a drink or two with them. This Good Friday had a little bit of all those elements in a place that holds such good family memories for them — glad we could be together on such a beautiful day.
First things first
I have decided to start a personal blog, primarily for my own enjoyment and to satisfy the need and desire to write — observations, thoughts, questions, reviews, etc. I think this would be a good place also to write about travels, hikes, and similar excursions. I am doubtful that anyone will ever read these posts except me, but a web-based journal sounds like fun. As long as it is, I will continue. If it isn’t anymore, I will stop.
So let’s see . . .
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