Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Anger
Anger?
As I look back on older posts and reflect on some of the content, it is clear that I am working through some anger. I wonder how many others in abusive religious systems view of the world is colored by the anger at a system that failed them. Yet we are not called to a system or a program, but to follow Christ. As I go through the anger and discomfort, scream and yell at god, think about making little bald headed pastor voodoo dolls and question every thing I ever believed, I am stronger. I know that in spite of the ugliness that comes out of my mouth and from my keyboard I am loved. I am loved by the creator the father/mother of all.
I spoke with someone the other day about some clergy abuse I am confronting. When she asked me what I wanted to convey the word that came to me was grace. Grace does not let a pedophile take care of kids, but grace helps me to see the individual as a child of God. And grace allows me to forgive myself.
As I look back on older posts and reflect on some of the content, it is clear that I am working through some anger. I wonder how many others in abusive religious systems view of the world is colored by the anger at a system that failed them. Yet we are not called to a system or a program, but to follow Christ. As I go through the anger and discomfort, scream and yell at god, think about making little bald headed pastor voodoo dolls and question every thing I ever believed, I am stronger. I know that in spite of the ugliness that comes out of my mouth and from my keyboard I am loved. I am loved by the creator the father/mother of all.
I spoke with someone the other day about some clergy abuse I am confronting. When she asked me what I wanted to convey the word that came to me was grace. Grace does not let a pedophile take care of kids, but grace helps me to see the individual as a child of God. And grace allows me to forgive myself.
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