tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13080538.post2744462372303707511..comments2023-10-08T07:07:36.538-04:00Comments on Search the Sea: Why?Gannet Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16374279595560691174noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13080538.post-82067477314213128892007-02-02T08:52:00.000-05:002007-02-02T08:52:00.000-05:00"people argue that religion stands firmly behind m..."people argue that religion stands firmly behind most of the destruction and horror that human beings have wreaked upon one another in this world,"<br /><br />These people need to understand that it is humans who are behind the destruction and horror. They often invoked religion but religion (an impersonal noun not a proper name) didn't do it.<br /><br />Of course, religion is a construct of humans. Religion is a framework within which and from which one can explore his or her relationship with the universe - all of it - whether you fervently believe in a higher being or struggling with faith. <br /><br />It's the humans involved that cause the problems. The worst of human nature comes out in power struggles and other difficulties inherent in interpersonal relationships. My involvement with environmental groups which also include a heathy dose of confict, as well as "holier than thou", made me relax about the institutional problems of any church.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13080538.post-35798962629601399162007-02-01T23:34:00.000-05:002007-02-01T23:34:00.000-05:00I enjoyed reading this. I love the acceptance and...I enjoyed reading this. I love the acceptance and gentleness in your thinking on this topic. Thanks for sharing this post.stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03275381128126684009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13080538.post-91813130596328129752007-02-01T19:56:00.000-05:002007-02-01T19:56:00.000-05:00Hmmm. I think I'm going to have to agree with Paul...Hmmm. I think I'm going to have to agree with Paul on this one. I don't feel like I'm angry or hurt or resentful. I am comfortable in the idea that there is something/someone out there greater than all of us, but I don't dwell on it or yearn for more understanding.<br /><br />As always, a thoughtful post, Robin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13080538.post-60808796048674402072007-02-01T16:47:00.000-05:002007-02-01T16:47:00.000-05:00You put in words the thoughts I have about belief ...You put in words the thoughts I have about belief perfectly. I loved the quote by St. Augustine. I promptly scribbled it in my quote book.<br />LeenoraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13080538.post-85885768942671218052007-02-01T16:05:00.000-05:002007-02-01T16:05:00.000-05:00I hear that same subtext in my husband's atheism, ...I hear that same subtext in my husband's atheism, gg. he's much more a seeker than most religious people I know.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13080538.post-35437497850313685852007-02-01T12:03:00.000-05:002007-02-01T12:03:00.000-05:00I don't think there's much hope, Paul. The things...I don't think there's much hope, Paul. The things that perturb me are more in the line of self-righteous arrogance, something you are sadly lacking.Gannet Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16374279595560691174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13080538.post-73234694955292311142007-02-01T10:31:00.000-05:002007-02-01T10:31:00.000-05:00"what I hear are people longing to rest in the pre..."what I hear are people longing to rest in the presence of God, and angry and hurt and resentful that they cannot find a way to do so"<br /><br />Great post, but I fear you are suffering from wishful hearing.<br /><br />"I am not perturbed by disagreement on this matter" <br /><br />You mean I'll have to find some other way to perturb you?Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05566267303671253480noreply@blogger.com