Anyone in the same boat?
All the discussion of what Christmas means has given me pause. Spiritually speaking, i've called myself a "Christian Mystic" in the past on these fora. The last couple of years have brought a few changes into my train of spiritual thought. I'm currently in the process of retooling my Christian beliefs with my studies on Buddhism. So what does one in my position do about a holiday devoted to the birth of Christ when they are questioning the likelihood of his deity?
I don't know. What I do know is that, despite my family's urging to stick with the Christian faith, questioning my faith is perfectly legitimate and should be expected if you have any faith at all. I don't know where it will lead. I don't claim to have all the answers. I listen less and less to people who do claim to have all the answers and insist I should "get with the program" before "it's too late". I can't imagine a God who would punish me for the time spent seeking answers to my questions, can you?
Even with all the pondering, this Christmas is the best i've had in a few years. My partner has made it so for several reasons, one of which is his understanding and tolerance of this particular stage of my journey. Thanks to him for that. :kiss:
All the discussion of what Christmas means has given me pause. Spiritually speaking, i've called myself a "Christian Mystic" in the past on these fora. The last couple of years have brought a few changes into my train of spiritual thought. I'm currently in the process of retooling my Christian beliefs with my studies on Buddhism. So what does one in my position do about a holiday devoted to the birth of Christ when they are questioning the likelihood of his deity?
I don't know. What I do know is that, despite my family's urging to stick with the Christian faith, questioning my faith is perfectly legitimate and should be expected if you have any faith at all. I don't know where it will lead. I don't claim to have all the answers. I listen less and less to people who do claim to have all the answers and insist I should "get with the program" before "it's too late". I can't imagine a God who would punish me for the time spent seeking answers to my questions, can you?
Even with all the pondering, this Christmas is the best i've had in a few years. My partner has made it so for several reasons, one of which is his understanding and tolerance of this particular stage of my journey. Thanks to him for that. :kiss: