Considering answers to those faith-questions we all ask…
Tag: Love
Two years ago I wrote a rather critical and sarcastic post about the Church, at a time when I felt particularly unloved and unappreciated in the churches I had attended over the previous few years. My attitude was actually defensive: I felt offended and disappointed. I was so concerned with how I felt that it didn't occur … Continue reading ARE CHRISTIANS UNLOVING?
One of the accusations often thrown at Christians is that they're "bigoted". The Oxford Dictionary defines “bigoted” as being “unreasonably intolerant”. That’s an interesting definition, because most often those who use the word are expressing their intolerance. (BELLARIVA GLADIATORS: "Big Jam") I agree there’s no excuse for aggression or rudeness, but when someone tries … Continue reading ARE CHRISTIANS BIGOTED?
Alfred Lord Tennyson, in 1850, wrote: “‘Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all” (from “In Memoriam”). Adverb: "Sea Breath" If we’re speaking of family, children, fathers, siblings, mothers, spouses, friends, I’d say Tennyson's statement is without doubt true-an axiom perhaps. We all lose someone, but we would not … Continue reading ROMANCE AND THE PAIN TO PLEASURE RATIO
Here’s a subject guaranteed to get everyone angry or excited-sexual abstinence. It’s a little “raunchy” perhaps for some people, so be warned. Having had personal experience of both sides of the debate I think I can offer a few thoughts, and as it’s my blog site, I guess it’s just too bad if you’re unhappy … Continue reading THOUGHTS ON ABSTINENCE: FOR AND AGAINST
When I was young, it seemed that life was so wonderful, A miracle, oh it was beautiful, magical. And all the birds in the trees, they'd be singing so happily, Joyfully, playfully watching me. But then they sent me away to teach me how to be sensible, Logical, responsible, practical. And they showed me a … Continue reading LIFE, LOVE AND LOGIC
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