Down through the years, I've heard lots and lots of discussions.
Is Christianity INCLUSIVE or EXCLUSIVE?
Is God known primarily for LOVE or WRATH?
I've heard a lot of comments too. From people who are comfortable in Church and from people who would never come, I've heard comments. Some have interesting and thought-filled understandings. Some have heartfelt and compelling understandings. I learn from each one.
And in the end, I have to return to the two commandments Jesus chose. It was actually a rabbinical position of the day, that all could be summed in: Love God and Love Your Neighbor.
If Jesus chose at that moment of confrontation to speak of LOVE, how can I do less? There must be a depth to God that goes beyond an exclusive and wrathful presence. If not, why would Jesus focus on LOVE?
Peace and Blessings, Dianne
Saturday, February 19, 2011
A Sense of Humor
WELCOME TO BENT MINISTRY !!!
I have always been told my sense of humor is a little bent (I'm the one scratching my head at jokes)... that my views on political and religious issues are a little bent (I'm the one playing the "GOD IS LOVE" card) ... and my last name spells BENT ...so it just seemed logical.
I have written a blog before but wanted to simplify finding the blog and emailing me so have begun this new blog. Before all that, I served as an editor of a newspaper and had the distinct joy of writing a column all my own each week. The joy was compounded as I talked to folks who liked, loved, or disagreed with what I had written.
As I share my thoughts with you, I invite you to let me know your thoughts ...many of them encouraging I hope!
My presentations at the North East Jurisdiction Clergywomen's Convocation will be the beginning basis of this time together.
Thank you for stopping by and hope you will visit often.
Dianne
I have always been told my sense of humor is a little bent (I'm the one scratching my head at jokes)... that my views on political and religious issues are a little bent (I'm the one playing the "GOD IS LOVE" card) ... and my last name spells BENT ...so it just seemed logical.
I have written a blog before but wanted to simplify finding the blog and emailing me so have begun this new blog. Before all that, I served as an editor of a newspaper and had the distinct joy of writing a column all my own each week. The joy was compounded as I talked to folks who liked, loved, or disagreed with what I had written.
As I share my thoughts with you, I invite you to let me know your thoughts ...many of them encouraging I hope!
My presentations at the North East Jurisdiction Clergywomen's Convocation will be the beginning basis of this time together.
Thank you for stopping by and hope you will visit often.
Dianne
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