Friday, November 15, 2013

Bonus Day… Culturally Christian & Spiritually Unlimited - Co Creation

http://www.greenbookblog.org/2013/10/01/co-creation-3-0/


I have been thinking about Dr. Tom's description of "Culturally Christian and Spiritually Unlimited" this week.  What does this really mean?  When one describes themselves as Christian is it because   identifying themselves as Christian is considered the norm?  Does being Christian help to define them?   Many people are referring to themselves nowadays as spiritual.  What exactly does spiritual mean? Wikipedia advises us that there is no absolute definition to describe spirituality.  It would seem that based on my research and conversations I have had with others that the word Spirituality just seems to replace the word one uses to describe their religious affiliation.  Maybe no one can specifically ascribe to just one belief and as a result they have chosen several different things that work for them.  Therefore, I ascertain that they are prescribing to free will, I can see why this verbiage would be appealing for those looking to interpret things on their on. Those that choose to describe themselves as “Culturally Christian and Spiritually Unlimited" may just be on to something.  

Another topic getting some serious consideration this week is co creation. What exactly is co-creation? If you ask someone who is not familiar with Unity teachings they will say that they have never heard of co creation. Once I begin describing what co-creation is they seem to understand it and it makes sense to them.  I typically describe co creation as being in touch with God and working together to do great things.  I many times use a description that references the bible.  Moses worked with God to create the Ten Commandments and as such the law of the land was set.  If Moses had not worked with God to create the Ten Commandments God's work could not have gotten done.  God needed Moses to help with creating the commandments here on earth.  

1 comment:

  1. Hi Christine, thank you for writing on the topic of "Foundationally Christian/Spiritually Unlimited". I have always believed there is enough room at the table for all to sit. I think we have a great opportunity to do some amazing things as the next generation of ministers in Unity.

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