Sorry I have missed a few days between communications. I fear I'll be making many more apologies along these lines as the things of "life" press me from time to time.
My intent is never to make this forum a platform for debate, only expression . . . but I must tell you, I just read a comment on Part 1 from a dear friend and she summed up the intent of this present topic quite nicely. (Yes, I've officially been "out-blogged" friends and neighbors!)
While we each should feel it essential to truly KNOW why we believe what we believe so that we may be more effective salt and light in this world, we must primarily seek balance and walk in true humility (but I digress, as usual!) The point my friend made (other than the issue of balance between faith and science) is that, while most people of faith are not educated to the minutia of earth sciences, evolutionary theories (and facts), and like topics, the average person who only allows for scientific approaches to life and environmental issues isn't usually well-read or fully-knowledgeable on the tenets of faith. And it IS pretty difficult to allow God His "space on the throne" if we ourselves occupy it! An important thing to note here is that a large percentage of believers maintain this relational position, too, not just those who do not prescribe to the judeo-Christian ethic. Sad commentary . . . . . but ahhhh . . . what about grace!? All I can say about THAT topic (by way of mere introduction) is . . . . I am livin' in it BIG TIME right now. I am so blessed by the grace of God. Maybe we'll ramble on about that topic next time around.
As always, grace, peace and love, and thanks for tuning in, friends.
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Looking forward to a grace post, Bruce!
ReplyDeleteBruce... I do see that you have been too busy to post. Hmmmm....
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