Re: Formative Spirituality-a maslovian revolution in theology?

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Posted by april on August 12, 1999 at 15:13:45:

In Reply to: Re: Formative Spirituality-a maslovian revolution in theology? posted by johnboy on August 11, 1999 at 08:28:54:

: : John, would you clarify? Are you talking about the Kingdom and Gehenna as states of consciousness or places? I've heard Gehenna described as an alienation of self....From the context, I tend to think you mean the traditional idea of places, correct?

: April, that is the point---this is an example of that which is heavily nuanced---and at different points i was using those terms "both" ways ;>)

Heavily nuanced, right. And I missed some of the points where you used those terms "both" ways.....sorry. I tried. :(

"Peter Abelard ... ...

: nice interjection

Thanks. I figured you would like it.

: : John, does this imply that one only enters the Kingdom by living what some would call the moral life

: the moral life, to me, is an existential and fundamental orientation and can not be measured by objective behaviors

I really like this interpretation jb!

One of the books I am reading is called, "Ordinary Grace." It is about the basic
goodness of people. It focuses on empathy,
kindness, and compassion. I recommend it.
I think many people have a great fundamental
orientation.

: thanks for your reflections.

You're welcome. Thanks for yours, too.
Mine were more in the spirit of dialogue than reflection.....

I'd love to hear about your experiences with God, john. If you ever feel so inclined, would you consider posting about them? Your thinking and verbal ability along with your experiences would be a great read as far as I'm concerned.
Don't forget the three syllable words! :):):) I like the challenge.

Thanks again.

Affectionately,

april

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: : : : John, would you clarify? Are you talking about the Kingdom and Gehenna as states of consciousness or places? I've heard Gehenna described as an alienation of self....From the context, I tend to think you mean the traditional idea of places, correct? : : April, that is the point---this is an example of that which is heavily nuanced---and at different points i was using those terms "both" ways ;>) : Heavily nuanced, right. And I missed some of the points where you used those terms "both" ways.....sorry. I tried. :( : "Peter Abelard ... ... : : nice interjection : Thanks. I figured you would like it. : : : John, does this imply that one only enters the Kingdom by living what some would call the moral life : : the moral life, to me, is an existential and fundamental orientation and can not be measured by objective behaviors : I really like this interpretation jb! : One of the books I am reading is called, "Ordinary Grace." It is about the basic : goodness of people. It focuses on empathy, : kindness, and compassion. I recommend it. : I think many people have a great fundamental : orientation. : : : thanks for your reflections. : You're welcome. Thanks for yours, too. : Mine were more in the spirit of dialogue than reflection..... : I'd love to hear about your experiences with God, john. If you ever feel so inclined, would you consider posting about them? Your thinking and verbal ability along with your experiences would be a great read as far as I'm concerned. : Don't forget the three syllable words! :):):) I like the challenge. : Thanks again. : Affectionately, : april :

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