Thanks for your thoughtful post on this Shawn! I especially think the idea of using such broadly defined labels (eg, "woke" and others), especially to label those we disagree with, as being "intellectually lazy".
Good afternoon Shawn. Well......this was an interesting read...albeit a bit confusing to me! There are so many changes in words, phrases, projections of different theories......on and on. I for one have tried to be forward thinking,, listening, dissecting if need be, but honestly getting tired of so many uses of words, actions, justifications, made up words and meanings, etc. (Am I showing my age?) I honestly don't want to get caught up in "stuff" that will pull me in a direction away from my true center.....Jesus! Could this just be another ploy of satan's to jumble our minds? How important are all of these changes and are they necessary for me to know or be aware of? If I start trying to figure out the real meanings, am I taking steps away from my Center? A little bit nervous about "checking" new "whatever's" on the horizon. Am I putting my head in the sand.......and is that wrong? Any words (that I would understand...smile) of wisdom that you might share?! Thank you, as always, for your searching mind and heart. Have a Blessed Week! Winnie
Thank you, Winnie, for your open and vulnerable reflections! I appreciate that you're asking these questions and acknowledging the challenges. I want to applaud you for continuing to pursue the hard work of being a better follower of Jesus and sister to your fellow man (and woman). I know it may feel a bit overwhelming, but my encouragement to you would be to stay open-minded, humble, teachable, and compassionate. It may feel like the sand is always shifting; it may feel a bit exhausting. But I think the gospel-work we're committed to requires perseverance and commitment. No one promised that "loving our neighbor as ourself" would be easy. Showing care and compassion for others takes effort and stamina. But I think it's worth it - especially for our brothers and sisters of color for whom oppression and marginalization is not something they can turn off or choose to opt out of. So stay committed to the work, even if it it feels confusing and disorienting at times. We owe it to our brothers and sisters!
Thanks for your thoughtful post on this Shawn! I especially think the idea of using such broadly defined labels (eg, "woke" and others), especially to label those we disagree with, as being "intellectually lazy".
So….. yes? (Love your woke Australian friend 😝)
Good afternoon Shawn. Well......this was an interesting read...albeit a bit confusing to me! There are so many changes in words, phrases, projections of different theories......on and on. I for one have tried to be forward thinking,, listening, dissecting if need be, but honestly getting tired of so many uses of words, actions, justifications, made up words and meanings, etc. (Am I showing my age?) I honestly don't want to get caught up in "stuff" that will pull me in a direction away from my true center.....Jesus! Could this just be another ploy of satan's to jumble our minds? How important are all of these changes and are they necessary for me to know or be aware of? If I start trying to figure out the real meanings, am I taking steps away from my Center? A little bit nervous about "checking" new "whatever's" on the horizon. Am I putting my head in the sand.......and is that wrong? Any words (that I would understand...smile) of wisdom that you might share?! Thank you, as always, for your searching mind and heart. Have a Blessed Week! Winnie
Thank you, Winnie, for your open and vulnerable reflections! I appreciate that you're asking these questions and acknowledging the challenges. I want to applaud you for continuing to pursue the hard work of being a better follower of Jesus and sister to your fellow man (and woman). I know it may feel a bit overwhelming, but my encouragement to you would be to stay open-minded, humble, teachable, and compassionate. It may feel like the sand is always shifting; it may feel a bit exhausting. But I think the gospel-work we're committed to requires perseverance and commitment. No one promised that "loving our neighbor as ourself" would be easy. Showing care and compassion for others takes effort and stamina. But I think it's worth it - especially for our brothers and sisters of color for whom oppression and marginalization is not something they can turn off or choose to opt out of. So stay committed to the work, even if it it feels confusing and disorienting at times. We owe it to our brothers and sisters!