I'm impressed that you've continued the conversation this long and a little less impressed with the way you've been speaking to each other. You've gotten very good at debating the details, but I'm wondering what these details mean for the big picture. How do these theories impact the way we relate to God and to each other?
Thank you, Greg, for this account and challenge. I really appreciate the first-person perspective as a refreshing change from sweeping stereotypes.
In thinking about our call to participate in dialogue I found this CRC statement on inter-faith dialogue really helpful, including the quote, "Inter-religious conversations must take place, first of all, as a way for us to understand each other, remove false stereotypes, and learn to see our neighbors as persons rather than as representatives of a religious tradition or ideology."
Thanks, Abe. This matches so well with my own experience in Honduras and gives voice to the frustrations that I felt but couldn't articulate. I am continually impressed by and grateful for the work that ASJ does. Praying for your continued protection and guidance.
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Norman and John,
I'm impressed that you've continued the conversation this long and a little less impressed with the way you've been speaking to each other. You've gotten very good at debating the details, but I'm wondering what these details mean for the big picture. How do these theories impact the way we relate to God and to each other?
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thank you, Wendy!
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Interesting. Bert, what do you think this would look like for war? Or for environmental damage? Or poverty?
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No on both counts, and it's made being a young adult who looks to CRC doctrine for guidance particularly challenging.
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Thank you, Greg, for this account and challenge. I really appreciate the first-person perspective as a refreshing change from sweeping stereotypes.
In thinking about our call to participate in dialogue I found this CRC statement on inter-faith dialogue really helpful, including the quote, "Inter-religious conversations must take place, first of all, as a way for us to understand each other, remove false stereotypes, and learn to see our neighbors as persons rather than as representatives of a religious tradition or ideology."
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Thanks, Abe. This matches so well with my own experience in Honduras and gives voice to the frustrations that I felt but couldn't articulate. I am continually impressed by and grateful for the work that ASJ does. Praying for your continued protection and guidance.
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Read them here: Why does the CRC encourage congregations to speak up on behalf of undocumented immigrants?
A costly way of caring.
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There are some resources available through the OSJ site, particularly for congregations and individuals: http://www.crcna.org/pages/osj_creationcareresources.cfm. It's not an exhaustive list, but it's a place to start.
The first link is to an environmental impact audit for churches, which may be particularly helpful.
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Looking for the first installment in this series?
Read it here: Why does the CRC encourage congregations to speak up on behalf of undocumented immigrants?