Of course. In asking the questions and pushing the boundaries I hope to gain something valuable. Not one person has tried to get me to clarify why I feel and think the conclusions I started the thread with. The default position seems to be that I,m wrong, deceived, a devil worshipper, hell bound, mocking, and in the grip of a pathology. I,ve explained in previous posts how I appreciate a great many of the teachings of Jesus. I do not have the absolute truth about anything......least of all something as vast as God. Don't get me wrong. Some of the people on here have been brilliant and at least attempt to try and understand me.....yourself included....and Whispered.
But an awful lot seem to be filled with rage for me even daring to question Christian dogma. While I certainly have my "shadow" as you put it, maybe they do too? Perhaps I am elucidating their own deep doubts?
I,ve come to love doubt. It is certainty that seems to divide me from people more than doubt!
A few have suggested I leave this forum and that I,m not welcome. If the majority feel this way then I will. But if people feel that there is anything of value in what I say then maybe I will stay. It could be that a more spiritually open forum would be more good for me.
However, I do enjoy the cut and thrust of debate.
You guys are amazing....even my enemies lol. My belief is that there is something beautiful at the heart of each of us.....way beyond the mind stuff of beliefs. I sin every time I don't see this. Peace xx