Friday, June 7, 2013
Growth or Comfort
Some people prefer to feel comfortable in their religion or spirituality. They find a level, usually early on in the process of their faith, where they feel comfortable. They know rules, doctrine, community and worship that make them feel at some peace. If you tell them there is more, they are not interested. Growth is not their goal. Comfort is. Growth has rough patches, times of darkness and uncertainty, that try their faith. That is why few people are interested in adult education of a spiritual nature. When the Pope said atheists could be saved, it shook up a lot of the comfort people. Comfort means belonging to the right group, the correct group, all others being wrong and bogus. Behind the desire for comfort is FEAR.
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I guess I seek a deeper spiritual life that might lead to an inner freedom and strength. But I found I became a loner or mis-fit within my church community. Is it contemplation OR community? 12 steps for the non-addict?
ReplyDeleteI think there is a duality in all aspects of life that can be characterized as a conflict between growth or comfort. We want to grow and shine and be independent; but we also want to be part of the group - a member in good standing.
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