...is the message on the roadside marquee at one of the several churches I drive by almost daily. I enjoy reading messages from different denominations. Many are inspirational; some are amusing; and then there are the ones like this one that strike a raw nerve. I am not sure exactly what they are meaning by "broken" and it bothers me. The impression I get, and keep getting each time I see this sign, is that of a vengeful dogma preaching the evilness of man. After many many years, my own spiritual path has finally veered from this shadowy path. Believe me I pile enough guilt upon myself that I do not need my religion adding to the mix. For me, religion should concentrate on the beauty of life and joy of miracles all around us. Why do so many religions, especially Christian religions, rely upon fear of retribution instead of embracing love? That old adage of "you catch more flies with honey than vinegar" rings true here. Instead hammering a person with a litany of faults and shortcomings, why not fill them with hope and possibilities? In short, why are there so many "glass half-empty" dogmas out there? Some days it's enough to depress even the most optimistic of the "glass half-full" among us!
¡Hasta pronto, mis amigos!
~N
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