The person with the “I could be wrong” attitude is much more humble and teachable that someone who knows *with certainty* that what they believe is 100% right.
I liked what your friend said, “Christians are willing to sacrifice empathy at the altar of orthodoxy, compassion at the altar of certainty; [they’re] willing to sacrifice kindness [and] openness at the altar of truth.” I've seen/heard that happen and have cringed inside.
I've recently had someone asking me for "proof" about Jesus being the Messiah. So, I appreciate your thoughts on this. The last paragraphs of your article speak to me... I, too remain committed by faith to the Jesus story. (And pray about my friend's "search.")
The person with the “I could be wrong” attitude is much more humble and teachable that someone who knows *with certainty* that what they believe is 100% right.
Exactly!
I liked what your friend said, “Christians are willing to sacrifice empathy at the altar of orthodoxy, compassion at the altar of certainty; [they’re] willing to sacrifice kindness [and] openness at the altar of truth.” I've seen/heard that happen and have cringed inside.
I've recently had someone asking me for "proof" about Jesus being the Messiah. So, I appreciate your thoughts on this. The last paragraphs of your article speak to me... I, too remain committed by faith to the Jesus story. (And pray about my friend's "search.")
Thank you, Linda! It seems like the Spirit has us traveling at about the same pace.
Good enough for me too.
Amen!