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Neighborly
In saying yesterday that when Christianity
is discussed here it will generally be the broadly orthodox "mere Christianity"
described in C.S. Lewis's classic little book by that title, I didn't
mean to suggest that it will be a dominating topic. Rather, I wanted
to establish a context in which can come into play with a minimum of
off-putting or intimidating of any who may be uncomfortable with "religion,"
"spirituality," or "Christianity" as topics of polite discourse. I want
to guarantee that in exploring those topics I hope to never "preach"
to you or manipulate (beyond what anyone wants to be "manipulated"
by reading good writing).
In general, we're here to cover common ground beneath all of us
from Blacklick Valley. In the same light, the little "inspiration"
corner in the daily Jonals use material from any background that might
help us reflect on the meaning of life, how to enrich our inner lives
or better appreciate our vocations, avocations, or our human relationships.
I tried to make that corner broadly "Christian" for the Lenten season
and hope to continue that practice in any future years we may have
together, but in all other seasons input will be used from any "uplifting"
source, from a latter-day saint like Alexander Men or Mother Teresa
to an atheist like Ayn Rand.
Neither, however, should these assurances be taken as meaning that,
if anyone coming here or to any other department of the Home Page
wants to bring up his conversion in the course of the revival meetings
conducted by the Rev. James Johnson in the Nazarene Church in 1974,
his topic will be considered off limits. We can't understand our neighbors,
much less love them, if we're not willing to hear about what's important
to them, and why. And the Home Page is, pre-eminently, about fostering
neighborliness.
Postscript: While preparing today's entry, I read an article
by a colleague that describess the most recent controversy involving
C.S. Lewis and his writing. Click here
if you'd like to read more about that.
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26 signs you're now an adult (collect
'em all!)
a. Your potted plants stay alive. |
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Sent
by Zan
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The handwriting on the wall A weary mother returned from the store,
"While I was out playing and Dad was on
a call, She let out a moan and furrowed her brow,
She called his full name as she entered
his room, Lamenting all the work it would take to
repair, She headed for the den to confirm her
fears. Well, the wallpaper remained, just as
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Sent by Virginia in Millville
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The
Nanty Glo Home Page and all its departments are for and by the whole
Blacklick Valley community. Your feedback and written or artistic
contributions, also notification about access problems, are welcomed.
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