I understand your position. During this process, I became so uptight with the amount of Evil I uncovered. I rationalized about it and came to the conclusion that God was real and even asked for more. It came and I read the bible weekly as a result in a study with a now dear friend. The process is one of which the ones that are touched by the story of the bible have a chance at surviving this world. So bringing that story to every human is the lifeboat. That boat will not only sink , but perhaps may get incoming flak as a byproduct. Others will pass as they age. The mindset is true and the meaningful thought is valid. Maybe we don't need a bigger boat, but more life rafts ;-)
If I were in front of those souls I would do a impersonation of the old guy from the Exorcist, taking a little bottle in my right hand and repeating:
THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPELS YOU!
THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPELS YOU!
THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPELS YOU!
MORE...............
THE BLOOD OF THE MARTYRS COMPELS YOU
GOD HIMSELF COMPELS YOU
I would say this in all seriousness being very careful not to blaspheme the Holy Spirit of course.
I understand your position. During this process, I became so uptight with the amount of Evil I uncovered. I rationalized about it and came to the conclusion that God was real and even asked for more. It came and I read the bible weekly as a result in a study with a now dear friend. The process is one of which the ones that are touched by the story of the bible have a chance at surviving this world. So bringing that story to every human is the lifeboat. That boat will not only sink , but perhaps may get incoming flak as a byproduct. Others will pass as they age. The mindset is true and the meaningful thought is valid. Maybe we don't need a bigger boat, but more life rafts ;-)
Well said fren.
On a comical angle:
If I were in front of those souls I would do a impersonation of the old guy from the Exorcist, taking a little bottle in my right hand and repeating:
THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPELS YOU!
THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPELS YOU!
THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPELS YOU!
MORE...............
THE BLOOD OF THE MARTYRS COMPELS YOU
GOD HIMSELF COMPELS YOU
I would say this in all seriousness being very careful not to blaspheme the Holy Spirit of course.
btw - I am not catholic.
https://youtu.be/lpyg94OzHK0?t=8
We could rate that performance in how many ' Head turns ' you get ! So fun. You are perfect the way you are friend. Keep it up, love you alot.