quote:Originally posted by GoFish:quote:Originally posted by _Joy_:
GoFish, why can't people on the sidelines find the same happy medium that I've found?
Because you are a rare bird, Joy. I am truly happy that you can walk that tightrope. I mean that most sincerely. But I don't think most people are capable of such a feat.
I personally could never find that happy medium after decades of looking. I think Deep would say the same thing. I think most former-Christians-turned-atheists would say the same but that's just a guess.
Cool, I want to be a phoenix. Well, that's rare!
I don't consider my beliefs walking a tight rope. I consider it throwing off the chains of man-made regulations & tradition (not that all tradition is bad), humanity's additions to & subtractions from the Bible and outright false doctrine. Some things never change. This is exactly what Christ chastised the church leaders for in Bible times. I think when Jesus said he came to proclaim freedom for the prisoners, he wasn't talking about criminals - although they are certainly part of the target audience.
To me it's those who practice religion (going through the motions for selfish motives) rather than relationship that walk a tight rope. If they do not personally know Christ, they have no real foundation. When they fall, nobody is there to catch them.
Although I would love the thrill of walking a tightrope, I know I am secure. God has me in the palm of His hand. So I will enjoy the thrill of what each day brings, but I have nothing to fear.
Okay, I got carried away there. That's not directed at you, GoFish. I was just explaining my answer.