12-24-2020, 01:52 PM
Thoughts? Since you asked:
After my cancer diagnosis I was asked, "are you mad at God?"
I answered that I am unable to be "mad" at something that is far beyond my comprehension.
That said, I remain humble in my amazement at the intricate beauty I have witnessed in this life.
Though I am also deeply troubled by horrible incidents I have witnessed, as well.
Having been with several loved ones at their moments of death, and birth, I freely admit that I have glimpsed what I can honestly describe as a Holy Presence.
Those connections have felt so strong that dogma/doctrine are not needed to reinforce them.
All that said, I am fascinated by studying faith traditions of all types, and respect them all unless their proponents willfully cause harm to others who believe differently (or not all).
Thanks for asking,
Mark
After my cancer diagnosis I was asked, "are you mad at God?"
I answered that I am unable to be "mad" at something that is far beyond my comprehension.
That said, I remain humble in my amazement at the intricate beauty I have witnessed in this life.
Though I am also deeply troubled by horrible incidents I have witnessed, as well.
Having been with several loved ones at their moments of death, and birth, I freely admit that I have glimpsed what I can honestly describe as a Holy Presence.
Those connections have felt so strong that dogma/doctrine are not needed to reinforce them.
All that said, I am fascinated by studying faith traditions of all types, and respect them all unless their proponents willfully cause harm to others who believe differently (or not all).
Thanks for asking,
Mark