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jimb50

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About jimb50

  • Birthday 07/23/1961

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    Dublin Ireland
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    Read all John Shelby Spong's books and it was an education. Wish I could spread his message in Ireland. I am a busy dad, like to cycle. Read when I can, mainly about religion.

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  1. Hi Soma, thanks for that, really interesting and a lot there for me to think about. Hi TheNewMe12, yes I was at 1, not sure where I'm at now. Must check Marcus Borg. Hi Pete, thanks for welcome and happy birthday. Hard luck last night, I was hoping England would win, cruel way to lose. Though I'm sure you agree that Italy were better. Jim
  2. Hi Soma, Thanks for comment. No doubt your cousin is institutionalised and will follow the line no matter what he encounters. Sad that minds can be so closed. I would like to know what you mean by " the trip to no where". I would appreciate if you could enlarge on that. Jim
  3. Hi Paul, Thank you for your comment. I read your profile and you speak wise words. Indeed we have all taken a financial hit. I don't think Australia is as bad as Ireland. I am happy that you came through your crisis. It is such a motivating factor to be strong for our children, though we all need support sometimes. Us men can have a problem accepting that fact. At the moment with my faith it is like cutting off my right arm with a blunt knife very slowly and then trying to patch it up. You know the feeling. Glad you get a lot from this site, it makes me want to stick around. All the best Jim Hi Jonny, Thank you for comment. Nice to know I am not alone on our fair isle. I find Irish people don't want to engage when you bring the topic of religion up. I get a strange look if I question anything. Thanks for the link, I will check it out
  4. Thank you Joseph, I really appreciate your comment and find it interesting. I had a strong faith but you made me realise it was not as strong as I thought. I would like to think that others can only guide you with their words. I suppose when you begin to search you are depending on the experience of others. We are fortunate that books are written on almost every subject by people who have devoted their entire lives to it. Words are all we have really and at least we can check them out. It is sad that we are taught nothing about the Bible here in Ireland and I can't help but wonder why? From my childhood I have a vague memory of being told not to question. I am sure I didn't give it a thought. It should have made me suspicious. I do think it is right to question faith, I just don't know why it took me 'till I reached mid 40s. Where did that come from? There was no crisis in my life. The church child abuse scandals didn't influence me though it got me thinking that religion is a human construct. How did Catholicism survive the inquisition considering the lenght of time it went on for? Too much power and an ignorant populace I suppose. In Ireland now it is all gone completely. The church being the architect of its own downfall. Once again Joseph thanks, I will ponder your words and who knows where it will lead. Jim
  5. Thank you George, I have heard of Bart Ehrman but have not read any of his books. However I now intend to get the book you recommend.
  6. I had normal Roman Catholic upbringing, nothing too severe. When I got to mid 40s for no particular reason I started to question my faith. I found the O.T. really weird and when I spoke to priests I was surprised at how child like their faith was. I was all at sea. I discovered John Shelby Spong and was at sea no more. He has enhanced my understanding of the Bible immensely. I have read 12 of his books (twice) and watched all his Youtube clips. It has been a revelation, thanks to J.S.S. I admit my faith has been weakened. I have come across Earl Doherty and find his case for a mythical Jesus compelling. My faith has taken a hit. I am really struggling. What do you think of Earl Doherty? Jim ( age 50)
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