...."We are tied together in the single garment of destiny, caught in an inescapable network of mutuality. And whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly...I can never be what I ought to be unless you are what you ought to be."…
...."We are tied together in the single garment of destiny, caught in an inescapable network of mutuality. And whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly...I can never be what I ought to be unless you are what you ought to be." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ******************************************
I accept your request for friendship. You have started quite an explosive discussion here. While I do not exactly share your views on Christianity and other world religions, I do appreciate the quest for individual spirituality, which can be a part of those other religions as well if the constiuency mentally rises to a higher or reaches a deeper level. Unfortunately it is not taught in its finest essence in those religions, but I foresee that it will come as time and circumstances advance. Nevertheless, I also hold with credence the possibility of those who pursue the path of spirituality. However, I believe it must be done with great care -- and that's where many people may find their grave misstep. I am open-minded enough to accept others who pursue other means as long as the end result is toward and with God. Personally, I realize that I am only strong enough at this point in time to pursue my own in-dwelling of the Holy Spirit along the guidelines of my chosen religion. No one can dispute that many atrocities have been committed in the name of religion for centuries. But that is man's fallibility; not necessarily the Word of God -- whatever form He chooses to allow it to exist within. You get my point. Thank you for an interesting discussion, but I might appeal to you to think about the fact that you might attract more open-minded thinkers when your words are not so virulent. Just a kind and friendly message for further thought.