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[sanura]

Okay, well, this is one of the most awesome perspectives on life I've ever read:

Ursula Vernon's Divine Social Workers and the Secret of Happiness

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[kleverkira.livejournal.com]

It's an interesting thought, though I don't really agree. I believe in God but don't take things personally. I think it's absolutely possible to believe in God/gods but not blame He/She/Them for long lines/flat tires/small inconveniences. Or large inconveniences. Or health issues. I believe a lot of what goes seriously wrong in the world is a manifestation of human evil. And while I do have a personal relationship with God, most of what I pray for is the strength to be kind when it would be easier not to be, the relief of people who are suffering, patience, peace in the world, and to grow deeper in that relationship with God. And while the image of God as a harried social worker is kind of cute, God is God. God is divine. God is capable of doing anything, including knowing every hair on every person's head. And as far as my beliefs go, God loved me so much that He sent down His only son to proclaim that love and then to die a horrific death so that I could be free. And all God asks of me is to love God and to love my fellow human beings.

I too hold the belief that most people are doing the best they can most of the time. But sometimes things suck. Or I have a bad day. But I don't blame God for that.

Gosh, that turned into something way more than it was supposed to be. Sorry about that. I'm not trying to convert you or anything. That's just what I believe and what influences how I live my life.

[sanura.livejournal.com]

Hey, I'm not saying you have to agree, I just think it's an awesome perspective. There are a bunch of comments from Christians below her post with similar feelings to yours.