welcome

it may look like i have had alot on my mind today but the reality is these issues have been on my mind and heart for to long and it is only a matter of busy-ness that has prevented my good intentions of posting them sooner.

i welcome intelligent discussion and debate. intelligent discussion and debate requires an engagement i have found lacking on many other internet forums. (all to easy to be kicked out of chat when express a radical view) 'christians' have a wonderful habit of avoiding ideas that may challenge or destabilise, making far too many statements, and therefore by default, asking far to few helpful questions.

i was raised in the anglican church, then left in disgust after 'god said' i wasn't ready for ministry. in the 3 nightmare years that followed i discovered the distance the self righteous can fall and developed an empathy for those on the outside seeking a way in.
i have worshipped in most christian denominations for a time, only to discover that the 'non-traditional' is very traditional, admittedly different traditional from what the catholics and anglicans practise. it seems to me that these two denominations are easy targets and with the unfortunate rise of 'literalistic interpretation' in the 'evangelical' and 'traditional' forms it is no wonder. to much talk of who is in and who is out. too much talk of what you can and cannot do if you have the unfortunate fate of being born without a penis. i have no more time for this and it seems to me, in my reading of the gospels, god had precious little patience left for this also. don't get me started on paul and why the caretakers of our faith felt it necessary to include so many of his writings. complete aside i will explore more in a later post - if the bible was created for new believers where does this leave the 'bible believing christians' in their faith development? infancy!?
as i said i will explore this further later

i currently practice my faith in an anglican church that has representatives of most of the labelled theological streams (anglo castholic, liberal, traditional, fundamental, evangelical,...) so the discussion, debate and occasional arguments keep us all honest in seeking our creator god, and honouring our relationship through Christ.

the anglican church will be getting a number of serves in future posts don't think for a moment i am a part of their PR department

i have also explored in some depth islam, zen, buddhism and creation faith systems which has been a huge blessing for my christian walk. yes i still call myself a christian though mainly due to the lack of a better label.

jesus THE christ is the one who strive to follow by challenging the church, learning my faith (but perhaps more importantly the essence of my faith) and seeking the Creator God.

so that is a cracked window of an insight into me
without eye contact it is difficult to show my soul but i will share as much as i safely can
this may be a good thing for depending on the circle you mix with in the church global i range from prophet to spawn of satan
not comfortable with either tag by the way as both seem to hold very little hope for happy endings

i will post again soon
i promise