on one side:
spiritual but not religious
life and nature are intrinsically divine
the universe cares for me
all worldviews are valid
Jesus was one of many wise teachers
law of attraction determines destiny
meditation awakens awareness of now
on the other side:
my specific religion is uniquely correct
in interpreting inerrant Bible
speculations become theologies
profound mysteries are solved
those who agree with me are saved
in the gap:
the Word is highest scripture
inspired by Source
from Beyond time and space
verses activate and elevate our souls
layers of meaning speak to our spirits
transcend self
connect with glory of God's Presence
shimmering lights, rushing waters, sounding shofars
we seek to truly see and hear
שִׁמְעוּ־נָ֣א זֹ֔את
עַ֥ם סָכָ֖ל וְאֵ֣ין לֵ֑ב
עֵינַ֤יִם לָהֶם֙ וְלֹ֣א יִרְא֔וּ
אׇזְנַ֥יִם לָהֶ֖ם וְלֹ֥א יִשְׁמָֽעוּ
ירמיה ה:יב
"Hear this please,
foolish and heartless people;
they have eyes but will not see,
they have ears but will not hear."
Jeremiah 5:21
וָאֲבַקֵּ֣שׁ מֵהֶ֡ם אִ֣ישׁ
גֹּֽדֵר־גָּדֵר֩
וְעֹמֵ֨ד בַּפֶּ֧רֶץ
לְפָנַ֛י
בְּעַ֥ד הָאָ֖רֶץ
לְבִלְתִּ֣י שַׁחֲתָ֑הּ
וְלֹ֖א מָצָֽאתִי
יחזקאל כב:כט
"And I sought from them a man
circumscribing the fence
and standing in the gap
before Me
for the sake of the land,
to prevent its corruption;
and I did not find."
Ezekiel 22:29
וְתֵדְעוּ אֶת הָאֱמֶת,
וְהִיא הָאֱמֶת תְּשַׁחְרֶרְכֶם.
הכרזת יוחנן ח:לב
"And you will know the truth,
and the truth will set you free."
John 8:32
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