First of all, I think there are legitimate spiritual discussions that can be had about God’s hand in our nation’s affairs. I enjoy those as one who is a born again Christian and someone who believes in the historical accounts of God moving on our nation’s behalf. HOWEVER - it is very dangerous to assume in the moment that we know we are living one of those “hand of God” direct interventions.
Also, to confuse a secular discussion with spiritual principles is also dangerous. When Paul debated the Greeks, he did not use scripture, because he knew the wisdom of “being all things to all people” - so frankly to question my faith (again, present company excluded) simply because I want more verification and context before I throw a tantrum at Boehner is really rather Phariseeical.
Worthy points.
However, I try and give tons of GRACE because I need oceans of it.
Politics and Religion are intensely held values with lots of emotions attached to minute aspects of both.
In terms of discussing both . . . I think reality is inherently both. Folks who can’t handle the full spectrum discussion can scroll on by, imho.
I like to try and be all things to all people. However, the PEOPLE PLEASING/ fear of man hazards are no longer priorities for me vs things to be avoided, ignored, rejected, not entered into.
And, as things rush toward the finish line . . . I’m finding that I’m less patient for the prissy concerns of folks who want to split hairs or obsess over 2ndary things.
Not saying you are . . . your statement just triggered that disclosure so you know why I am more . . . given to discussing both and less compliant about wrapping everything in simplistic foam and rabbit fur and 5 single sillable word sentences. LOL.
Appreciate your dialogue with me. Thanks for the honor of it.
TERRIBLE spelling! SYLLABLE!
Worthy points.
However, I try and give tons of GRACE because I need oceans of it.
Politics and Religion are intensely held values with lots of emotions attached to minute aspects of both.
In terms of discussing both . . . I think reality is inherently both. Folks who can’t handle the full spectrum discussion can scroll on by, imho.
I like to try and be all things to all people. However, the PEOPLE PLEASING/ fear of man hazards are no longer priorities for me vs things to be avoided, ignored, rejected, not entered into.
And, as things rush toward the finish line . . . I’m finding that I’m less patient for the prissy concerns of folks who want to split hairs or obsess over 2ndary things.
Not saying you are . . . your statement just triggered that disclosure so you know why I am more . . . given to discussing both and less compliant about wrapping everything in simplistic foam and rabbit fur and 5 single sYllable word sentences. LOL.
Appreciate your dialogue with me. Thanks for the honor of it.