MHGibbons

Hi, would someone point me to the 8 points? Thanks!

As a believer in a higher power and the goodness of Christ, it seems that faith has to start somewhere. For me, it was the Christian church, with all it's flaws that served as the launch pad for my journey. It had all the right emotional pull for a child and offered some good stories to give meaning to puzzling concepts. But the doubts started during high school, maybe a little sooner. My high school had a LOT of Jewish kids. During my years in Young Life and the 4 Spiritual Laws (remember?) I was always one foot in, one foot out. Emotionally I wanted Christ and all he offered. But wait a minute, the rest of the folks are going where? No way. Oh, and my dad who never went to church.....nicest man I ever knew....where's he going? I've been involved in and a member of two churches in my adult life. One I left because it didn't work for me anymore. It was a huge church with many wonderful members and a vibrant fellowship. I had a brilliant Sunday School teacher that I adored listening to. But one day he mentioned that when he got to heaven, if Hitler was there, he was giving back his ticket. Or some such comment. That one sentence caused me to leave the class in disappointment. I have this inner compass that tells me God is big enough for everyone. Nobody is perfect and we all need help. I'm know there are categories of evil that are beyond the ability to understand. Maybe I am hoping God can redeem the world, all of us, no matter what. I am now a member of a very small church that talks about being love and justice in the world. I think we would be considered a progressive Christian Church. I am anxious to read more on this forum and also the weekly writings that are a part of membership. I've read (scanned) Bishop Spong's book "Eternal Life". I couldn't sleep after finishing the last two chapters. No skimming there! I have so many questions, but will save them and hope to hear what others are feeling, saying, experiencing in the journey.