Show me the money! How long was that the American mantra until the fast food wars got hold of it and changed it to “Where’s the beef”? While many groups and sub-groupings could make similar claims I think one of the most critical questions should be posed to the major religions around the globe: where’s the enlightenment?
Since I am of the Christian community, let me dwell therein.
I do not believe in a state government that is theocratic in nature. Therefore I see different functions for various political and non-political entities. Given those distinctions though, we all come to the table of life to make contributions; however, it appears that much of the Christian world has opted for a lower vibrational living.
It appears that the church is kicking against the pricks in discovering how to live ever more progressively.
Why is it that we who are the children of light seem so less enlightened than society as a whole? And, it’s not just a now thing but, something that has dogged the religious for way too long. I understand the general conservative nature of religion in general, but even Jesus was concerned, or at least Luke said he was by writing in Luke 16:8, “The children of this world are more astute in dealing with their own kind than are the children of light.”
Who knows exactly what Jesus meant by that; however, let me garner a guess.
Could the enlightenment that we’re missing have to do with LOVE? Could it be that perhaps we’ve missed the central core of the GOOD NEWS and have gone wandering off looking for more law, fancy rituals, more elaborate temples, and physical things in general?
Could we be missing the awesome power of enlightenment called unconditional love?
Good questions Ernie.
I am in the process of this. I might not understand all the science part of the enlightenment, but I am not dismissing it either. I am open to what others say, and put it on the back burner until. Most people are comfortable staying with their own, same thinking about religion, politics, etc. When one is seeking or has a relationship with God and doesn’t go about it the way main stream religion requires, is right or wrong the way that individual seeks? Should they be chastised and judged by other Christians? Do Christians try to correct others because it is their understanding of love?