Recent content by MrE

I love the "in real life" reference. That's the tendency for all-- to think of this physical world as "real life" and the spiritual world as not. I don't mean this as a personal criticism directed toward you, it really is our collective way of thinking about dreams. I've learned to look at...

God is good. God is God. What are the chances that this post should pop up “in the light” of my most recent dream. (about 100%) Excuse me, I have to run and change my shirt.

I'm not sure I understand your post and point. Are you disagreeing with something I said?

I can agree with the sentiment. While some would argue that the two terms are at opposite ends of the theological spectrum, the truth could be a pendulum that swings both ways depending on individual circumstances. It's common to see folks try to put God in a box-- something Moses probably...

That’s exactly why we have a quipped term called “the uncomfortable truth.” Always available, seldom chosen.

Thanks for the reply. “Loosely” is a wonderful way for any and all of us to hang on to any particular theological script.

We'd all be speaking German.

God is the only judge. He is the One before whom we all will stand and give account. This will be for both judgment and reward and there is one guiding principle that can either preserve us, or cause us to fear-- because He is just. 'The measure you use, is the measure that will be used in...

Jesus taught, and spoke often about the kingdom of God, the kingdom of heaven- with such terms describing another realm. He specifically stated- "My kingdom is not of this world." A kingdom "within" not a physical, earthly reign or realm. That settles it for me.

A horse is a horse, of course, of course.... and a bee is always a bee. What are the attributes that come to mind? Busy bees, industrious, honey bees- that pollinate flowers and from whom we get that sweet delight, and so on. And yet, some people-- probably most people, even those who think...

I was on a family trip which included extended family- cousins and their families and such. It was intended that we all go to some sort of a concert, or play at this big conference center-- oh and everyone was supposed to wear their "family" t-shirts, each family group having their own. I was...

Okay-- then maybe you are simply asking : Is God a just judge? The way you phrased it makes it difficult to understand what you were trying to get at. If one accepts that there is a God, and that there is only one God, over all-- including humans, AND that God is just..... then your question...

Brain-- evil thoughts Experience-- evil actions Memory-- guilt Pain-- consequences I think your analysis is spot on-- and for the prisoners, that's the reality of the prison yard. "unforgiveness" and "rush" are the cause and effect of those circumstances. We don't forgive and we can never...

An excellent principle to live by-- 'Let's try to not make folks mad, because they can be bad.' That seems to be a reinforcement of the golden rule.

And what is your status today? Did you return to the Catholic Church, become an Anglican, Christian- Scientist (tongue in cheek) or something else entirely?