This past Friday Night Light we discussed the first chapter of Rob Bell's book, Sex God. We discussed the significance of the transformation in the dying inmates at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp after a shipment of lipstick arrived. We wondered whether it is necessary to see a 'spark of God' in others in order to value them as individuals. We also discussed secular humanism, medical ethics, Islam, oppresion of women, looking for good in others, looking for God in others (and why some might find this offensive), and how our view of God determines the way we live.
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Next Friday night several of us will not be able to attend. So, I would propose that we meet again in two weeks when we can finish our discussion of the entire book. In the meantime consider what book you would like to go through next and share your thoughts in the comment section below.
We will see you in a couple of weeks! Check back for time and place or click on my picture and e-mail me for more information.
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This may be seen as obnoxious to some, but does it really matter if we choose to see a "spark of God" in others? As long as we're not forcing THEM to believe that they have a spark of "our" god in them, it seems that what really matters is that we are treating others with respect. And this wouldn't be the respect that demands equal respect back. It's the kind of respect that doesn't demand anything in return, just the quiet kind treatment of others because although we may not love them in the usual sense of the word "LOVE", we know that they are loved, and are created in His image. . . no matter how far they have strayed from that original creation that He intended, there is still a bit of Him in everyone. For me, that kind of respect of others can ONLY come from God. I'm just not naturally that altruistic and good. But I find that when I ask, He shows me pictures of people through His view, that that changes me.
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