Let’s face it. Like
so many, I have been struggling with the way religion works in my life. I have slipped beyond taking anything in my
own religious heritage as some absolute to which I must pay homage. I have come to grips with historical
criticism and am happy living with a Jesus whose legacy was inflated by an
enthusiastic early church. I chuckle at
the antiquated creedal language and dogmatic formulas that have so much
continued cache. I buy into the whole
social construct idea and am happy thinking about the way humanity seeks to
create meaning within their contextual setting.
But, what to do with all this religious energy that still courses
through my veins?
AltSpirit feels like a place for me. It feels like religion is still an important
part of my life, but it’s more like a kind of conversation than a
destination. I love being in a
relationship with others that seek some greater meaning in their life and are
fine integrating the wisdom of their religious tradition with the actual
experience of life they are having.
Here, there is room to just be open and honest and inquisitive without
the fear that you are going to piss off the person sitting next to you in the
pew.
If you are just exploring AltSpirit. I hope you find some comfort in a place where
you can ponder all the wonder and mystery that seems to swirl in every life and
that the conversation and resources here might be a helpful partner along the
way.
Enjoy
Dan
