I am about to attempt writing again in the blog as opposed to simply posting quotes from others, although I will continue to do that from time to time as appropriate. I will also do my best to write whatever I feel is best and true about who I am without fear and intimidation. This is sometimes difficult when you know that some things you say will be misunderstood or strongly disagreed with by some.
I have had that experience on numerous occasions recently on different subjects but mainly when I drift into areas that are perceived as something other than the ‘party line’. That could mean differences of opinion primarily in the areas of religion and politics, of course! And perhaps others as well. The ‘party line’ usually tends toward a rightward drift if you get my drift.
I dislike being categorized in that way. I do not think of myself as either ‘conservative’ or ‘liberal’. I want to be as balanced as possible in all areas of my life and thus refuse to turn a deaf ear to truth wherever it may come from.
My own life experience has proven, to me at least, that the truth is not locked up in any one groups ideas, dogma, doctrine, principles or particular set of writings. I have always said that literalism will be the downfall of the church since by its very nature leads inexorably to legalism and hence, to bondage. And most people will not be comfortable in bondage in any form for very long except where the bondage is not recognized for what it is and is misinterpreted and misunderstood to somehow be a type of freedom.
Well, I guess I’ve gotten myself into enough trouble for one day. ‘Till next time.
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