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Hi, I'm posting to this group for the first time. I've been thirsting for something like this, and after an upsetting misunderstanding with an aquaintance, I've realized that I need to be around modern progressive Christians. God bless my Grandmother, who was of great faith yet from the old-fashioned and rather scary fundamentalist version. But her love of Christianity has stayed with me. I've encountered a lot of rabid anti-Christian hatred because of certain fundamentalist, hardcore groups and am finally trying to speak up and say that they do not speak for me, and for a lot of others either!
I read the Da Vinci code (ooh I hope there is a thread on that!), and although it was fiction (??), was very fascinated by the theories, concepts and history. I'm also interested in Biblical archaeology and learning more about the real lives of our Christian/Jewish ancestors. There are so many threads to go on, I thought I'd start here and will definitely read and post on some of the others. I started from Church of Christ to Methodist and now Unity Church. I'm also interested in Buddhism, as a philosphy to enhance my Christian faith. Anyway my main concern is Christianity gets a bad rap because of the more publicized evangelical versions, and it has hurt me personally. I made a simple comment like I am so sad that our religion has been so misinterpreted and someone totally went OFF on me, it was horrible. The person was already somewhat unstable but I had a pretty sleepless week anyway. So I have Gothic friends, some in Colorado Springs where some VERY conservative people have picked on them, who are Wiccan, agnostics etc. I have become close to a Wiccan friend, which is NOT an evil religion and he is not the one fighting with me. In fact we have understanding and respect for each other. But mostly, aside from Unity, I've been alone, and boy it's rough out there. I think we modern Christians need to speak up now, we are needed and take back our faith and apply it to today's world!
I try to respect all faiths but not fanatical. Our world needs HEALING and understanding. Perhaps one of my more "radical" thoughts is, and someone touched on something similar on the Twain thread, was that God expects and wants us to grow and change. Perhaps God is on a journey with us!! I think Jesus was sent by God to teach us and I love him and obviously find God a very significant force in my life.
Also, when I think of "Liberal" Christian, don't necessary mean politics, but might surprise you to hear I'm more of a Libertarian than straight Dem or Rep, though I've tried them all. Just personal. We can unite on many, many things and agree to disagree on others. I think it is our time. The fact that this thread exists give me hope. There's so much to talk about and I am SO GLAD I have found this group! Looking forward to meeting you all and reading more!
Sincerely,
Bambe'
PS !Hola!
I read the Da Vinci code (ooh I hope there is a thread on that!), and although it was fiction (??), was very fascinated by the theories, concepts and history. I'm also interested in Biblical archaeology and learning more about the real lives of our Christian/Jewish ancestors. There are so many threads to go on, I thought I'd start here and will definitely read and post on some of the others. I started from Church of Christ to Methodist and now Unity Church. I'm also interested in Buddhism, as a philosphy to enhance my Christian faith. Anyway my main concern is Christianity gets a bad rap because of the more publicized evangelical versions, and it has hurt me personally. I made a simple comment like I am so sad that our religion has been so misinterpreted and someone totally went OFF on me, it was horrible. The person was already somewhat unstable but I had a pretty sleepless week anyway. So I have Gothic friends, some in Colorado Springs where some VERY conservative people have picked on them, who are Wiccan, agnostics etc. I have become close to a Wiccan friend, which is NOT an evil religion and he is not the one fighting with me. In fact we have understanding and respect for each other. But mostly, aside from Unity, I've been alone, and boy it's rough out there. I think we modern Christians need to speak up now, we are needed and take back our faith and apply it to today's world!
I try to respect all faiths but not fanatical. Our world needs HEALING and understanding. Perhaps one of my more "radical" thoughts is, and someone touched on something similar on the Twain thread, was that God expects and wants us to grow and change. Perhaps God is on a journey with us!! I think Jesus was sent by God to teach us and I love him and obviously find God a very significant force in my life.
Also, when I think of "Liberal" Christian, don't necessary mean politics, but might surprise you to hear I'm more of a Libertarian than straight Dem or Rep, though I've tried them all. Just personal. We can unite on many, many things and agree to disagree on others. I think it is our time. The fact that this thread exists give me hope. There's so much to talk about and I am SO GLAD I have found this group! Looking forward to meeting you all and reading more!
Sincerely,
Bambe'
PS !Hola!