Considering ... Spirituality, Sunday 10/2/2016

[glrogers67]

Welcome!! You have entered a space where all people are invited to gather to discuss matters of Spirituality, in mutual respect and friendliness: "Considering...Spirituality." Here, the focus is on personal spirituality and not dogma. We welcome with open arms people from any, all, and no religious/faith backgrounds, and those who practice spirituality on their own, to join us for a discussion centered on a higher consciousness. Each day there will be a quote, question, or discussion prompt presented for all to ponder and respond to.


**In maintaining an atmosphere of comfort and trust, we do not allow proselytizing (the effort of trying to convert others) or the denigrating of the religions and viewpoints of others. We also avoid bringing up topics such as politics, hot button social issues, or anything that can be considered divisive**




As this was a WW board, we also discuss our personal wellness, including our weight management program. We share our struggles and our triumphs regarding such as well as discuss things like family, friends, jobs, hobbies, outside interests, etc... We strive to build each other up with loving support in a positive manner. Let us not ever tear one another down in any way, shape or form.




Regular thread starters for the time being are:




Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: Gary / Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: Holly



Yet if anyone is so inclined, please feel free to start a new thread by beginning with the title: "Considering....(topic -q/q)", post this introduction (by way of copy & paste) then follow that with a post putting forth a question and/or quote (with or without some explanation) for us to ponder today. The topic can be inspired by your personal faith, but please do remember that anyone from other spiritual paths should be able to answer it.



Shalom, Love & Light, Blessed Be, Namaste...

[glrogers67]

Those of you familiar with the Weight Watchers message boards know there was a Spiritual Space message board in which various spiritual groups maintained threads. One of the threads I found interesting was one called Considering ... Spirituality in which people of various faiths (or spiritual paths) were invited to discuss topics from their own perspective without proselyting or criticism. We invite you to participate here. We usually posted a topic for discussion along with a question/quote (q/q) to stimulate discussion. For example here is a summary of a talk given in my church conference this afternoon by D. Todd Christofferson:

One of the terms we hear often today is that God’s love is “unconditional.” While in one sense that is true, the descriptor unconditional appears nowhere in scripture. Rather, His love is described in scripture as “great and wonderful love” [D&C 138:3], “perfect love” [1 John 4:18; Moroni 8:16], “redeeming love” [Alma 5:26], and “everlasting love” [Jeremiah 31:3]. These are better terms because the word unconditional can convey mistaken impressions about divine love, such as, God tolerates and excuses anything we do because His love is unconditional, or God makes no demands upon us because His love is unconditional, or all are saved in the heavenly kingdom of God because His love is unconditional. God’s love is infinite and it will endure forever, but what it means for each of us depends on how we respond to His love. …

To abide in God’s love in this sense means to submit fully to His will. It means to accept His correction when needed. … It means to love and serve one another ...

Today's q/q: In your spiritual path does the concept of unconditional love play a part? How? What about in personal relationships? Is love unconditional or does it have some conditions?