I like that last line, "Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God." No ifs, buts, maybes, projections, etc- a real person, in a specific time and place, who was God with us. To me, this truth is still one I am working out. Labels seem to be an excellent way to box people into tidy boxes. It also appears that when I label someone- it never really fits. I am writing this post as the US has a new president. Some people are happy, and others not so much. What I am struck by is that while I might be tempted to react to all sorts of situations- I can only influence what is in front of me and the people I am with.
Thanks, my friend. I'm working it out too. And, with you, working it out locally, personally. Flanders commented on FB that I'm simply pointing out the uselessness of labels. I suppose that's the net effect. But I like your emphasis on reactions. Dichotomies often represent uncritical reactions. In some ways I'm progressive; in some ways I'm not. I'm too far down the road of critical reflection to find the dichotomy helpful.
I like that last line, "Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God." No ifs, buts, maybes, projections, etc- a real person, in a specific time and place, who was God with us. To me, this truth is still one I am working out. Labels seem to be an excellent way to box people into tidy boxes. It also appears that when I label someone- it never really fits. I am writing this post as the US has a new president. Some people are happy, and others not so much. What I am struck by is that while I might be tempted to react to all sorts of situations- I can only influence what is in front of me and the people I am with.
Thanks, my friend. I'm working it out too. And, with you, working it out locally, personally. Flanders commented on FB that I'm simply pointing out the uselessness of labels. I suppose that's the net effect. But I like your emphasis on reactions. Dichotomies often represent uncritical reactions. In some ways I'm progressive; in some ways I'm not. I'm too far down the road of critical reflection to find the dichotomy helpful.