Weekly Grind - You Say You Want A Revolution
Last weekend I went with some friends to see a show called The Beatles - LOVE. The music was incredible and the choreography was overwhelmingly delightful at times. Some in our group were already big Beatles fans and those that see this show usually become bigger fans than they already were. One friend pointed out that whenever Beatles music that hasn't been released before is found, it outsells any new music that is being made today. At this point we're talking about the extras tracks and B side stuff that wasn't "good enough" for release when it was originally made. This from a band that hasn't been together for about 40 years.
At the height of their popularity they made some statements and engaged is some behavior that didn't exactly fall in line with what one might call a life of faith. They were young and the 60's were a time of trying out many new ideas that didn't fit what was considered normal. But one of their most endearing songs, "All You Need Is Love" ends with these lyrics. "And, in the end, the love you take/ Is equal to the love you make." A common theme in their music is for people to come together in spite of differences.
Due to the slow economy, there were some very low-priced travel packages to get to Las Vegas to see the show. While there, we did a lot of people watching. Vegas has done much to earn it's title of "Sin City" but it is also a place where people also earn a living and raise families. I was most intrigued by a group of people from a church that were handing out flyers that while pointing out that "God sees you first as a sinner" there was hope if you would follow their quick set of instructions and join their church. I guess that does fit a town that markets to the possibility of instant wealth.
I do look for strange opportunities for faith. Over the last couple of weeks, I've been having some conversations with a group of atheists about faith. They maintain that the bible is full of contradiction, religious leaders are ignorant and manipulative, and that there is no proof for the existence of any deity. I used to question faith from a very logical point of view so this has been an interesting exchange.
In one of our last sessions, I was exploring the idea of what makes you even look for God. I said, "Whether or not a person even entertains that as a possibility depends on how they look at the question, "Why am I here?," perhaps even more basic would be "Why am I thinking?"
The reply was, "Both questions can be answered, scientifically, without the need for a god. Or, if you choose to continue asking 'why?', you merely have one more step before 'I don't know' than I do. Your god."
I then thanked him for his observation.
Jesus Christ was a revolution.
Be part of that.
Be Blessed!
Michael
At the height of their popularity they made some statements and engaged is some behavior that didn't exactly fall in line with what one might call a life of faith. They were young and the 60's were a time of trying out many new ideas that didn't fit what was considered normal. But one of their most endearing songs, "All You Need Is Love" ends with these lyrics. "And, in the end, the love you take/ Is equal to the love you make." A common theme in their music is for people to come together in spite of differences.
Due to the slow economy, there were some very low-priced travel packages to get to Las Vegas to see the show. While there, we did a lot of people watching. Vegas has done much to earn it's title of "Sin City" but it is also a place where people also earn a living and raise families. I was most intrigued by a group of people from a church that were handing out flyers that while pointing out that "God sees you first as a sinner" there was hope if you would follow their quick set of instructions and join their church. I guess that does fit a town that markets to the possibility of instant wealth.
I do look for strange opportunities for faith. Over the last couple of weeks, I've been having some conversations with a group of atheists about faith. They maintain that the bible is full of contradiction, religious leaders are ignorant and manipulative, and that there is no proof for the existence of any deity. I used to question faith from a very logical point of view so this has been an interesting exchange.
In one of our last sessions, I was exploring the idea of what makes you even look for God. I said, "Whether or not a person even entertains that as a possibility depends on how they look at the question, "Why am I here?," perhaps even more basic would be "Why am I thinking?"
The reply was, "Both questions can be answered, scientifically, without the need for a god. Or, if you choose to continue asking 'why?', you merely have one more step before 'I don't know' than I do. Your god."
I then thanked him for his observation.
Jesus Christ was a revolution.
Be part of that.
Be Blessed!
Michael
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