tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post8132097285916277089..comments2024-03-23T18:50:32.902-04:00Comments on Telling Secrets: Is Jesus the only way to God?Elizabeth Kaetonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06787552280232329081noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-1520859065175847832008-07-28T10:48:00.000-04:002008-07-28T10:48:00.000-04:00Amen!My job is not to decide when and where Jesus ...Amen!<BR/><BR/>My job is not to decide when and where Jesus becomes the road to salvation for those who walk other paths. It is rather my job to offer a hand on the journey, to tell my understanding of the revelations Jesus offered us on the goal, and to respect the dignity and judgment of my fellow travelers. <BR/><BR/>After all, while I am confident Jesus got it right, I am less sure that we who claim to follow Him do. It may well be that we have erred, and that someone following a different road is closer than we.<BR/><BR/>FWIW<BR/>jimBJimBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17312606954135884910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-76277063438600777842008-07-28T10:28:00.000-04:002008-07-28T10:28:00.000-04:00undbrit, I just sent you an email. Please underst...undbrit, I just sent you an email. Please understand that I won't be able to comment until much before August 8, after Lambeth and once the jet lag has had a chance to wear off.<BR/><BR/>In the meantime, I suggest you pay close attention to the comments here. I think these friends speak my mind.Elizabeth Kaetonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787552280232329081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-75184011298615575902008-07-28T09:49:00.000-04:002008-07-28T09:49:00.000-04:00Elizabeth, would you mind giving me your e-mail ad...Elizabeth, would you mind giving me your e-mail address so we could discuss "Is Jesus the only way to God?" It's a bit of an issue for me, that I would like to discuss with someone more learned than myself on the subject.<BR/><BR/>Or you could e-mail me at undbrit@live.com maybe?<BR/><BR/>Sorry to bother you, but I hope you'll be interested in discussing it with me. Thank you!Undbrithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415316312797926808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-7673868806728641242008-07-28T09:34:00.000-04:002008-07-28T09:34:00.000-04:00Bingo. The responsibility to see Christ in others ...Bingo. The responsibility to see Christ in others is ours. We made that promise in our Baptismal Covenant.<BR/><BR/>I would argue that, if we do that and are serious about it, Jesus is "in it" whether someone of another faith or someone not professing one knows it or not.<BR/><BR/>I trust God to sort out all these details, not me.<BR/><BR/>If we would pay more attention to OUR "I do's" and "I will's" (with God's help) the rest of this stuff is not even an issue.Kirkepiscatoidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02651684515435040529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-89008049939846952822008-07-28T09:29:00.000-04:002008-07-28T09:29:00.000-04:00Thanks Elizabeth. I like the embracing aspect of ...Thanks Elizabeth. I like the embracing aspect of your comment. <BR/><BR/>Maybe our focus should not be one of evaluating another's relationship with Christ but one of seeing past exterior religiousity (or lack of it) and engaging and embracing others at a heart level. When we do, I think that we find that we have much more in common than not. We also find that we can be taught as well as teach.<BR/><BR/>Blessings, Bobkc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-60750757210729994782008-07-28T08:34:00.000-04:002008-07-28T08:34:00.000-04:00Hi, KB. I would say the same of atheists and agno...Hi, KB. I would say the same of atheists and agnostics. The responsibility to see the Christ in those who profess not to believe in a religion or in God is not dependent upon them, but upon those of us who have made promises in our baptism to see Christ in all persons. <BR/><BR/>Hope this is helpful to you.Elizabeth Kaetonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787552280232329081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-86874331403023573332008-07-28T08:15:00.000-04:002008-07-28T08:15:00.000-04:00Interesting perspective Elizabeth. What of seeing ...Interesting perspective Elizabeth. What of seeing the Christ in atheists and agnostics? I'd be interested in your perspective on that question. <BR/><BR/>Thanks, Bobkc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.com