A common theme of the New Testament is the dueling contrasts of the Hebrew “law”: the dominant interpretation as embodied in Jewish culture and religion
Tag: mysticism
Discerning divine through through imperfect lenses
“This process will of course very likely not lead me to the Absolute Truth on any particular question, but I’m persuaded that it is more likely to lead me closer to the Truth than will accepting the version proffered me by any one authoritative source of truth individually.”
What I value from my traditionalist religious upbringing
“While I developed many unhealthy pathologies growing up in a conservative religious community, I also had many opportunities and experiences that I am incredibly grateful for.”
Perceptions of God through metaphors and stories, not “as an object at the mercy of scrutiny”
“A God that is revealed through metaphors, most commonly stories, tropes, narratives, etc., fits the ‘data points’ that we have from the evidence of world history.”
Mormonism as “metaphor and sacrament” [archive]
ORIGINALLY POSTED AT RATIONALFAITHS.COM ON JANUARY 7, 2017. Since the law has only a shadow of the good things to come and not the true
“Finding One’s Own Well From Which to Drink” [archive]
ORIGINALLY POSTED AT RATIONALFAITHS.COM ON JANUARY 5, 2016. “… spiritual strength requires finding one’s own well from which to drink. We should recognize, first, that
Hazelnut Notes 