Last weekend at Jonathan Pageau’s Symbolic World Summit, Dr. Jordan Peterson sent the online Orthodox Christian community into the high fantods by wearing a suit jacket with the Calvary Cross and the precious name of Jesus Christ on the back. The argument was that this design is used on the Holy Schema, a vestment given to monks, which is related to certain vows or accomplishments depending on the tradition. Internet Orthodoxy saw it as mocking or disrespectful because Jordan Peterson is not a monk, and is chary about expressing his Christian faith.
Mother of pearl Ruth, great job. A comforting and well thought out article. So, also I enjoy the intricate detail and how you show the myriad of mysterious ways in which God works. Thanks for that.
“ So many times, ancient patterns are unfolding before our eyes, ancient stories are being retold before us, and if our first instinct is to impute wrong motives and vent Holy Rage on those who are standing in the way with us and asking for the old paths, that we are going to miss the sheer beauty of those patterns and stories, and we will not find rest for our souls (Jeremiah 6:16).”
It's very obvious that your heart was so deeply touched, and hence you were able to compose this beautiful gem (as another comment called it). I wasn't born into the Christian faith, though have much respect for it. All cultures have stories such as the one you cited, you conveyed a deeper message of looking deeper and being non-judgemental.
Mother of pearl Ruth, great job. A comforting and well thought out article. So, also I enjoy the intricate detail and how you show the myriad of mysterious ways in which God works. Thanks for that.
Thank you for your wonderful words of wisdom.
“ So many times, ancient patterns are unfolding before our eyes, ancient stories are being retold before us, and if our first instinct is to impute wrong motives and vent Holy Rage on those who are standing in the way with us and asking for the old paths, that we are going to miss the sheer beauty of those patterns and stories, and we will not find rest for our souls (Jeremiah 6:16).”
Couldn’t agree more. Thank you sister.
It's very obvious that your heart was so deeply touched, and hence you were able to compose this beautiful gem (as another comment called it). I wasn't born into the Christian faith, though have much respect for it. All cultures have stories such as the one you cited, you conveyed a deeper message of looking deeper and being non-judgemental.