“I don’t know whether all religious people believe in the same God, but I am certain that the same God believes in all human beings, because they are the beings he created, whether they are religious or not.” (Jurgen Moltmann) I think that these words have relevance because of a growing resistance to diversity, particularly when it comes to living at peace with those around us. ;-) Jack
FROM SL IN MICHIGAN: I give you a big Amen on this one! Enjoy the blue skies, sunshine and gentle breezes today! FROM JACK: It's how I think, even is some polls declare otherwise.
FROM MT IN PENNSYLVANIA: That's a most profound and relevant observation FROM JACK: Moltmann is a respected theologian, even thought the average person probably has never heard of him.
FROM PC IN MICHIGAN: A-M-E-N! FROM JACK: That sounds like a loud agreement. I could almost hear it from across Walnut Lake Road.
FROM ML IN MICHIGAN: Just what I needed to hear today. That often happens. Thanks for your words of wisdom. FROM JACK: I try to make WWs relevant. Sometimes they hit the mark.
FROM ML IN ILLINOIS: I like the thought of god believing in us. I wish we would believe in each other. After all, we are god's work on earth, no matter our ancestry. FROM JACK: I came across another quote which seems to make a similar point. "If you can understanf him, he is not God." (Augustine)
FROM PL IN CANADA:Thanks for the wise words. We are in Montreal celebrating the birth of our first grandchild...Stella Simone Lipson 7 pounds 7 oz. We are just a wee bit excited over here! FROM JACK: Congratulations. Our first grandchild was born 23 years ago. It's fun to relate to such a one as a grandparent.
FROM INDY GENIE: thank you...i love this! it's good to be reminded of a simple truth "religiously" made complicated FROM JACK: Some like the high road, I like the low road, Free from the care and strife.
Sounds corny and seedy, but yes, indeed-y; Give me the simple life.
FROM LIZ IN ILLINOIS: What??? Growing resistance to diversity? Are you referring to THE MAJORITY of Americans' growing frustration with people who come to our country illegally and the lawbreaking politicians who allow it? Why on earth do some people (Mexicans) have more rights all of a sudden than other
immigrants? Can Russians or any other nationality just walk in here and live without proper, LEGAL immigration status? The LEGAL immigrants I know took the high road AS THE LAW REQUIRES. FROM JACK: I'm sorry, but I didn't see this as a political statement, but simply a commentary on the love of God which could and should be an example for all of us.
FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: What does “believe in” mean? Is this the same thing as saying “forgive”? What does it matter if God “believes” in us while not forgiving us? And if they mean the same then what is the purpose of Christianity? Does this mean that John 3:16 is no longer relevant? More questions than answers but these are my thoughts PS The other point is that as long as we respect the fact that we all have the freedom to
choose (even the freedom to choose to be tragically wrong in some cases), then we can live in harmony regardless of our respective beliefs. FROM JACK: One of the purposes of WWs is not to give answers, but to cause people to think. Your's are good questions and worth thinking about.
FROM SH IN MICHIGAN: What a neat WW. Your words "growing resistance to diversity" grabbed me. The behavior that seems to prove the point is that people are having more and more problems to verbally show respect to each other. But I always wonder if it's just my age I'm showing or if our culture is really getting more and more vulgar and disrespectful. I like knowing God made all of us and I also believe like some other famous WW I saw once that God doesn't make junk. FROM JACK: I'm encouraged by your words of understanding.
FROM JACK: I learned this song in Sunday School. It helped shape my thinking.
Jesus loves the little children
All the children of the world
Black and yellow, red and white
They're all precious in His sight
Jesus loves the little children of the world
Whether you're rich or whether you're poor
It matters not to Him
He remembers where you're going
Not where you've been
Jesus loves the little children
All the children of the world
Black and yellow, red and white
They're all precious in His sight
Jesus loves the little children of the world
If your heart is troubled
Don't worry, don't you fret
He knows that you have heard His call
And he won't forget
Jesus loves the little children
All the children of the world
Black and yellow, red and white
They're all precious in His sight
Jesus loves the little children of the world
All around the world tonight
His children rest assured
That He will watch and He will keep us
Safe and secure
Jesus loves the little children
All the children of the world
Black and yellow, red and white
They're all precious in His sight
Jesus loves the little children of the world
All the children of the world
Black and yellow, red and white
They're all precious in His sight
Jesus loves the little children of the world
Whether you're rich or whether you're poor
It matters not to Him
He remembers where you're going
Not where you've been
Jesus loves the little children
All the children of the world
Black and yellow, red and white
They're all precious in His sight
Jesus loves the little children of the world
If your heart is troubled
Don't worry, don't you fret
He knows that you have heard His call
And he won't forget
Jesus loves the little children
All the children of the world
Black and yellow, red and white
They're all precious in His sight
Jesus loves the little children of the world
All around the world tonight
His children rest assured
That He will watch and He will keep us
Safe and secure
Jesus loves the little children
All the children of the world
Black and yellow, red and white
They're all precious in His sight
Jesus loves the little children of the world
1 comment:
What a neat WW. Your words "growing resistance to diversity" grabbed me. The behavior that seems to prove the point is that people are having more and more problems to verbally show respect to each other. But I always wonder if it's just my age I'm showing or if our culture is really getting more and more vulgar and disrespectful. I like knowing God made all of us and I also believe like some other famous WW I saw once that God doesn't make junk.
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