Contemplating Grace

Exclusivity, Part 3 I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 Prior to concluding my thoughts about the exclusivity that has become an identifying characteristic of churchianity under the guise of Christianity, I wish to reflect upon why exclusivity has become so … Continue reading Exclusivity, Part 3

Exclusivity, Part 2 As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us. John 17:22 One of the reasons I do not believe Jesus’ seemingly exclusive statements like “No one comes to the Father except through me” are as exclusive as many believe (other than them being inconsistent … Continue reading Exclusivity, Part 2

Exclusivity Whoever is not against us is for us. Mark 9:40 Arguably, the most egregious sin of Churchianity is in its professed exclusivity, by which I mean the portrayal of Christianity, as understood and practiced by certain churches, as the only path to truth, the only hope for salvation, and the only way to God. … Continue reading Exclusivity

Russia, Ukraine, and Lent Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 16:24-25 Contemplative author … Continue reading Russia, Ukraine, and Lent

God as Being, Part 4 Once the wave realizes she is the ocean her fear dissipates. Thich Nhat Hanh[1] In the past few weeks I have explored the concepts of God as a being, as a non-being, and as love. Another imperfect analogy for God’s nature, one I find intriguing, if not difficult to wrap … Continue reading God as Being, Part 4