Resetting the Compass – Day 23
On CBS This Morning a provocative “love Jesus” video that went viral in 24 hours, was being discussed. The video was of a young man reciting a poem he wrote conveying his message that he hates religion, but loves Jesus. There was also a member of the clergy at the table. The young man believes getting locked into churches and religions undermines a pure relationship with Jesus. The clergyman pointed out that he was also dismissing all the good churches do and the vast number of people they help. For instance, he said in natural disasters the churches are the first to offer aid. The young man agreed and said he didn’t mean to dismiss any of that. Finally, the two of them, along with the news anchors, came to the conclusion that it was the hypocrisy in churches he was speaking out against.
I don’t know if just me, because I’m on the upside of a spiritual journey, but it seems Jesus is taking up more than normal news time lately. The previous weeks were filled with Tebowing and now a college student has a video on his opinion of religion and his belief in Jesus get over a million hits in 24 hours. Could we, as a society, be seeking something in this unstable world we live in? Or…is Jesus seeking something in us?
My thoughts on churches and organized religion run a little rampid. A favorite author of spiritual things, Max Lucardo, must’ve read my mind and taken my thoughts and put them into words like I never could on this subject. In fact, he made my thoughts into a beautiful piece I like to title as “Just…What If..” I offer it for you own musing below.
And so, as another day goes by, this year I will visit some nearby churches and check out the hearts inside, and….I have written.
At least the college kid is thinking. And that provoked this discussion which is better than sitting on your hands and moaning. I don’t really care whether your God/higher power is called Jesus or Buddha… as long as your heart is sincere and you do no harm. Of course, fundamentalists might think they are saving people by killing them and sending them to gawd (not a typo)… but that’s an insanity discussion for another day.
Exactly! And I like that you brought up the point that at least the kid IS thinking and its about something positive! Thanks for reading, Pat!
You cant give up on the things you love, not ever…
Charlotte ~ Private Practice
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Linda Bartosik 🙂