Friday, September 5, 2014

The Medication

Religion can be a medication for bad feelings.  I have found it to be a wonderful medication, but it took me a while to figure out why it worked for me.  Many people leave religion because they are not feeling better.  They feel worse.  Many people don't mind a path that is a bit demanding and challenging if they are given some tools.  Many people are not lazy or looking for an easier softer way.   Religion stumbles when it delivers shame, guilt, condemnation, boredom and rules that make no common sense.  In many ways people take up their cross every day, and a lot more than the preacher in the pulpit.  What people want to know is how taking up the cross can be uplifting and lead to wholeness and holiness.  A good blog would help.  Tell me if you find one!  Be gentle.

6 comments:

  1. Me too! You give us hope and relief from all the nonsense. Don't stop.

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  2. Absolutely do not stop. Where else would we find words that lead us closer to God and help soothe those doubts. You also help us to know that we all have some questions but we all want to find the answers---even if they are not easy. Thanks!

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  3. My link to sanity is your blog and Richard Rohr's.

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  4. Your blogs are truly insightful and smart! I rad them daily. I so appreciate your putting yourself out there for us. It is brave and true and I am grateful. Oh I will send you a snail.

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