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I call myself Bad Mom because at the time I came up with it, I was learning about the assumptions we put behind our words. I was following the pattern of not believing that my kids are okay, and speaking to them from that basis. I changed that, and it made a big difference. I am from Utah and my people are still living there. My husband was in the Air Force and we rattled around until we saw Colorado, and we stuck.

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Christ the King/Jesus the Teacher
Contributed by: Lisa Arata   on 1/7/2008

Is there a parallel between Trinitarianism, Wealth, and Jesus as King? Between Unitarianism, humble lifestyle, and view of Jesus as a teacher?

I saw a little bit of Versailles at the Denver Art Museum. Jeez that was some fancy stuff. The king and queen would get up in the morning and have their 'toilette' done by a servant. They had their makeup and stuff in pure gold containers. They sat on silk. People would watch, and get the scoop on what was going on. Every piece in that palace was designed to impress and intimidate.

The French monarchy was Catholic. They had fine paintings and etchings based on religious symbolism, especially of the trinity. They called Jesus the King and they emphasized the magi coming to Him with gifts. Themonarchy also used ancient gods to tie themselves in to mystery and power.

I'm sure the upkeep for the castles was very stringent. Everything had to be the best.

Okay. Contrast this with some other societal entities, such as liberal Christianity. There would be no huge, fancy cathedral replete with statues and fine materials--just wood and stone. The ministers were given human status. In some modern liberal churches I've been in, most notably the Unitarian Church but also some Presbyterian ones, the place is not well-maintained.

The wealth of Versailles is considered an abomination of greed and self-glorification. Jesus' teachings of love, forgiveness, kindness and charity are emphasized. Jesus, it is taught, was a humble itinerant philosopher.

I believe in Jesus as a teacher. He taught that the only way for the world to get any better is if we will accept our humility and suffering, forgive our brother, and repent when we do something wrong. I don't believe in magic words, spells or potions or the necessity of believing a dogma. But i don't believe it's wrong to have satisfying posessions.

Moderation is a great value, I guess.


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Submitted By: maria lovato
posted on 1/18/2008 @ 11:19:09 PM
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One has to believe without seeing or proving anything,It comes from faith in the one and only one we have to hold onto.
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Submitted By: Lisa Arata
posted on 1/13/2008 @ 12:28:40 PM
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Sorry, I don't believe it as a literal event whereby a demigod is sacrificed and somehow is wired up to me. I do believe it as a psychospiritual model in which I need to learn forgiveness and accept my pain as a way to grow. That's why I'm a friend to religious faith. If you want to believe in it literally, I support that. Thanks for reading!
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Submitted By: Gladys Mercier
posted on 1/11/2008 @ 9:57:43 PM
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The really important thing is to believe that Jesus came as your savior. Yes, he was a teacher but also the Messiah.
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Submitted By: Lisa Arata
posted on 1/10/2008 @ 8:28:01 PM
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I'm not going to believe in Jesus, then. Just kidding.
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Submitted By: Gail Kirkegaard
posted on 1/8/2008 @ 6:07:31 PM
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Yes, moderation's a good thing, in some aspects. I believe that moderation can also mean being noncommital, and if you value all of Jesus' teachings, you'll recall that he doesn't want people to fall into that trap. Regarding our faith, He definitely wants those who are HOT, and apparently even accepts the cold, but those who are lukewarm he will "spew out of his mouth."
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