tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096696136024576011.post2796118255299611938..comments2024-02-28T07:57:08.325-07:00Comments on Faith, Grace, and Hope: Spiritual, but Not ReligiousPastor Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01483149432826000955noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096696136024576011.post-52913875107269524312010-07-16T09:26:55.347-06:002010-07-16T09:26:55.347-06:00Valerie, It's not fair to paint with a broad b...Valerie, It's not fair to paint with a broad brush and I try not to do that. I think dialogue is critical and crucial. Unfortunately, I think you find in both directions people who already assume they have the answers about Christians and non-Christians. I'm familiar with "Speaking of Faith". However, one of the issues many people have with the ELCA is that there can be a push on dialogue and less of an emphasis on doing. "What is this?"/"What does this mean?" in the catechisms lead us out into the world. It's not meant to drop us around a table engaged in permanent debate. I hope that anything I write begins a conversation because I hardly think I have all the answers.Pastor Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483149432826000955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096696136024576011.post-21360786303036942762010-07-16T05:37:48.012-06:002010-07-16T05:37:48.012-06:00Hi...I read this a couple days ago and have been t...Hi...I read this a couple days ago and have been thinking about it. I'm an ELCA member in Michigan.<br /><br />Is it fair to paint those who claim to be SBNR with the same broad brush which they paint religious communities? That just thwarts further dialogue. As Lutherans, especially ELCA Lutherans, we pride ourselves on the tradition of Martin Luther's question: What does this mean?<br />Which is often the question that begins the dialogue.<br /><br />Dialogue...conversation...it's one of the reasons I love Krista Tippett's Speaking of Faith radio show and podcasts. It's worth googling her.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16226371437929271405noreply@blogger.com