tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30648257.post7109384202675757885..comments2024-02-19T04:50:58.170-08:00Comments on Shuck and Jive: Peter Rollins: IkonoclastJohn Shuckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798753206614838161noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30648257.post-79362910242220400222009-05-24T12:46:04.507-07:002009-05-24T12:46:04.507-07:00Thanks David!
Starmley (Tony & Mike)! So coo...Thanks David!<br /><br />Starmley (Tony & Mike)! So cool to hear from you! Those were good times! See you this summer!<br /><br />Stushie, Rock on Scotland the Brave.John Shuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00798753206614838161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30648257.post-34789182122051074322009-05-23T20:41:18.725-07:002009-05-23T20:41:18.725-07:00John, I know it's not on topic but you perhaps nee...John, I know it's not on topic but you perhaps need to read about the Church of Scotland General Assembly. They just voted to uphold the ordination of a gay minister in an active relationship. <br /><br />You'll find details at either the CofS website or the newspaper www.sundayherald.com. <br /><br />The article is at the following page<br />http://www.sundayherald.com/news/heraldnews/display.var.2510044.0.0.phpStushiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693178228505134028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30648257.post-59205844682680896812009-05-23T16:38:57.652-07:002009-05-23T16:38:57.652-07:00The Saturday evening service John led in Billings ...The Saturday evening service John led in Billings was really nothing less than miraculous. We miss it very much. Imagine, if you will, the most eclectic group of people coming together for fellowship, worship and discussion. We don’t believe that anyone there had exactly the same perspective on religion or God. But, what was so wonderful is that we all appreciated everyone’s individual perspective, without judgment. We think the reason it was such a strong weekly gathering was that we learned that our individual histories all make us unique and therefore, because of those histories, we are all going to have different beliefs and we truly loved each and everyone for their uniqueness. We learned that each of us are on our own faith journey. We don’t think anyone there felt as though they “have arrived with all the answers.“ What worked for both Mike and I was the fact that we could admit that we had more questions than answers and yet, we found strength in having those questions and having a place to ask those questions. Last, but definitely not least, was the development of a completely safe environment. Our differences brought us together, the appreciation of those differences and the love for one another - made us stay. <br /><br />It is sad, that a person can be more honest and comfortable in a bar among friends than at church because of fear of ridicule. <br /><br />Gin and tonic anyone?Starmleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370000940037419517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30648257.post-68458411186833672112009-05-23T15:57:26.374-07:002009-05-23T15:57:26.374-07:00Um, Amen. Church has nothing to do with the actual...Um, Amen. Church has nothing to do with the actual worship service. It's just an excuse to actually have church (the before and after the service). That's teh meaningful part, to me. And I think the service (and reasons we are there) tend to foster the befores and afters.<br /><br />Nicely done.David Hensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12337652985240550352noreply@blogger.com