Why I Wear A Cross! I'm interested to hear what YOU think, let me know.
@rustyrockets I have recently started going to church myself. Russell Brand was a part of that decision.
@rustyrockets My father died a few days ago. As much as I have spent my life considering myself to be at least agnostic if not atheist, I now find myself craving that God and Heaven are real so I can have my father walk alongside me from the afterlife just for a personal sense of comfort. 🙏
@rustyrockets Jesus sacrificed His body for us (He told us why in John 6). I’m a Catholic - I understand I must die to myself (pray, do good for others, confess my sins) b/c I want my own will to conform to God’s, so then as His will takes over, He is “reborn” in me. Godspeed!
@rustyrockets I think you have found the Truth.
@rustyrockets Hey @rustyrockets , I believe it is all about “intention.” Names & labels don’t matter when you are living morally and making moral choices. Re: Cross/Crucifixion.. an all-loving God-Source-Creator doesn’t require sacrifice or death. Also, Yeshua (Jesus) didn’t die on a cross
@rustyrockets Good explanation, it’s nice to have your higher power close to you and I think as you get older you become much more accepting of God .
Russell, please look into Orthodox Christianity and the lives of Orthodox Saints like Abba Moses, Saint Mary of Egypt, St Seraphim of Sarov. You will find a depth of spiritual life and mysticism that satisfies and exceeds what you’ve been looking for in eastern spirituality Also please read the life of Father Seraphim Rose, your lives are very similar. God bless
@rustyrockets I have had a tumultuous walk with Christ. I am a bumbling disciple, but to be honest, I wouldn't want it any other way. I am nothing. He is everything.