tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671342.post113312521202290038..comments2023-04-26T09:10:06.306-07:00Comments on emerging journey: the sliding scale of loveEmergingjourneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02839056932755160338noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671342.post-1133126401502677092005-11-27T13:20:00.000-08:002005-11-27T13:20:00.000-08:00I think the thing that you have to keep in mind, M...I think the thing that you have to keep in mind, M@, is that people will try to do what they feel is pleasing to God, what they feel is orthodox, what they feel is right, because one's attitude, and the way one lives one's life, are things that people like to think will get them to heaven.<BR/><BR/>The truth, of course, is more complicated; what we do doesn't get us to heaven, or else we'd be able to work our way to heaven, and there would have been no need for the Atonement. However, there's still an emphasis on works, because a true conversion of the soul will result in a lifestyle conversion. So, if someone is closed-minded enough to think that enjoying a pint is enough to get you instantly banned from salvation, they get a little up tight.<BR/><BR/>You're absolutely right; God loves every man, woman, and child, even the ones who hate Him. He loves everyone equally, and wishes equally for communion with everyone. It's the shades of grey in the matrix that make it tricky and complex.The Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649528427828462027noreply@blogger.com