What it means, Kat, is that not everyone has the same beliefs or perceptions of reality. I myself respect the Bible and Christian beliefs. I don’t particularly feel respected as a person, however, when Christian beliefs about god, Christ, “the King”, are shoved down my throat. By this I mean when those beliefs are touted as the only and obvious truth. I think those beliefs are kinda cool and I especially like the idea of Jesus. But what I don’t care for is the rigidity and arrogance of feeling that one knows the truth of the universe and is free to unleash it as ultimate truth on those who may have another view.
Personally, I perceive ‘God’ as more an ethereal and transcendent energy. Is that a person? Unlikely, in my opinion, but who’s to say? I would feel that it’s unlikely that my human mind is up to the task of defining god, especially in such concrete and rigid ways, assigning personhood and even gender to what and whoever god may turn out to be.
And there goes Elise, speaking for god, no less. Kinda smug and arrogant if you ask me. But also childishly concrete.
Thanks for the clarification. I disagree with the “shoving down my throat” comment because that is actually your discomfort. I would say to analyze your discomfort.
At least, that’s what I do when I feel discomfort because there is a reason, and it’s usually my problem. Thanks again.
I actually have analyzed my discomfort. I will say that the shoving down the throat comment was not precise and was somewhat guided by emotion. My bad, I suppose. As I said before, I like Christians and was raised one myself, but I do not enjoy being told how things are as if the person has some absolute knowledge, when actually that kind of knowledge is agreed upon. May be 100% true; maybe not. I do tend to find with Christians an absolute certainty that their view is absolutely correct, no questions asked. I personally think we all should have open, questioning minds, rather than mindlessly buying into what we’re told. To me this kind of attitude demeans the beautiful book from which they believe they derive their rigid ideas.
It’s childish thinking and probably not all Christians anyway. I notice other religions are not as prone to this kind of talk, even if they do believe that their beliefs are the right ones.
By shoving down my throat I meant the habit of blindly assuming, in a way, that everyone shares their beliefs, though they must know that’s not true.
Indeed, Elsie!
Florinda is completely entitled to his/her POV and it would have been nice to actually hear the extended version.
“Give me a break.” What does that even mean?
What it means, Kat, is that not everyone has the same beliefs or perceptions of reality. I myself respect the Bible and Christian beliefs. I don’t particularly feel respected as a person, however, when Christian beliefs about god, Christ, “the King”, are shoved down my throat. By this I mean when those beliefs are touted as the only and obvious truth. I think those beliefs are kinda cool and I especially like the idea of Jesus. But what I don’t care for is the rigidity and arrogance of feeling that one knows the truth of the universe and is free to unleash it as ultimate truth on those who may have another view.
Personally, I perceive ‘God’ as more an ethereal and transcendent energy. Is that a person? Unlikely, in my opinion, but who’s to say? I would feel that it’s unlikely that my human mind is up to the task of defining god, especially in such concrete and rigid ways, assigning personhood and even gender to what and whoever god may turn out to be.
And there goes Elise, speaking for god, no less. Kinda smug and arrogant if you ask me. But also childishly concrete.
I hope that helps.
Thanks for the clarification. I disagree with the “shoving down my throat” comment because that is actually your discomfort. I would say to analyze your discomfort.
At least, that’s what I do when I feel discomfort because there is a reason, and it’s usually my problem. Thanks again.
I actually have analyzed my discomfort. I will say that the shoving down the throat comment was not precise and was somewhat guided by emotion. My bad, I suppose. As I said before, I like Christians and was raised one myself, but I do not enjoy being told how things are as if the person has some absolute knowledge, when actually that kind of knowledge is agreed upon. May be 100% true; maybe not. I do tend to find with Christians an absolute certainty that their view is absolutely correct, no questions asked. I personally think we all should have open, questioning minds, rather than mindlessly buying into what we’re told. To me this kind of attitude demeans the beautiful book from which they believe they derive their rigid ideas.
It’s childish thinking and probably not all Christians anyway. I notice other religions are not as prone to this kind of talk, even if they do believe that their beliefs are the right ones.
By shoving down my throat I meant the habit of blindly assuming, in a way, that everyone shares their beliefs, though they must know that’s not true.