In church this morning, after hearing today’s gospel about forgiveness, the pastor started his homily with, “ How did THAT make you feel?!!”. You were able to clarify even more what true forgiveness entails. I had a difficult time listening to the gospel, as I’m thinking about the state of our country now, and being asked to forgive my enemies (which I can truly say I hadn’t had many in my 71 years), who happen to be ruling our country as “King” and his chainsaw-yielding cohort. Trying not to harden my heart, but it’s not easy! Thanks for your wise words, Father Nathan!
Way the F* over THERE…. In the case of the spoiled billionaires who have aligned to run the US like their new startup. (***feels vomit coming up in reaction to their abuse and lack of concern for the many ***)
Ah yes, nothing like getting spiritually mugged at McDonald's. Jesus said, "Give to the one who asks," but I’m pretty sure he didn’t mean "hand over your debit card so Pastor Ponzi can fund his iTunes playlist." Though, I suppose if we’re handing out holy cards, the Baptists always were better at the hustle.
But let’s be real—turning the other cheek is one thing. Turning over your debit card? That’s the kind of pacifism that gets you a lecture from the Holy Spirit and a fraud alert from your bank.
Still, props for the commitment. You stood firm in your convictions, even if it meant financing someone's Spotify worship playlist. I guess that's the trick with forgiveness—it’s not about being a doormat, but about learning when to flip tables and when to just cancel the card.
In church this morning, after hearing today’s gospel about forgiveness, the pastor started his homily with, “ How did THAT make you feel?!!”. You were able to clarify even more what true forgiveness entails. I had a difficult time listening to the gospel, as I’m thinking about the state of our country now, and being asked to forgive my enemies (which I can truly say I hadn’t had many in my 71 years), who happen to be ruling our country as “King” and his chainsaw-yielding cohort. Trying not to harden my heart, but it’s not easy! Thanks for your wise words, Father Nathan!
Way the F* over THERE…. In the case of the spoiled billionaires who have aligned to run the US like their new startup. (***feels vomit coming up in reaction to their abuse and lack of concern for the many ***)
Ah yes, nothing like getting spiritually mugged at McDonald's. Jesus said, "Give to the one who asks," but I’m pretty sure he didn’t mean "hand over your debit card so Pastor Ponzi can fund his iTunes playlist." Though, I suppose if we’re handing out holy cards, the Baptists always were better at the hustle.
But let’s be real—turning the other cheek is one thing. Turning over your debit card? That’s the kind of pacifism that gets you a lecture from the Holy Spirit and a fraud alert from your bank.
Still, props for the commitment. You stood firm in your convictions, even if it meant financing someone's Spotify worship playlist. I guess that's the trick with forgiveness—it’s not about being a doormat, but about learning when to flip tables and when to just cancel the card.