I just had to share this with anyone who will stop to read it. This is the First Commandment in radical terms! Thanks JS Park!
Challenge The Construct
July 9, 2013
We often buy into social constructs and normative paradigms without really thinking through to the bottom of them. Where did we learn to date and spend money and raise children and achieve success? How many layers have we added upon pure religion and intimate relationships? How many of our routine actions are merely preprogrammed distinctions that are actually detrimental to our own well-being?
Do not ignore the burning needle in your heart that knows something is wrong here. We believe more lies than we think. Do not simply fall in line with the system. Ask questions, challenge the status quo. Do not condemn others based on your singular window of isolated culture. Stand up to tribalism and tradition without disrespecting the merits therein. Think for yourself on these things. Do not simply think outside the box, but create a world that does not need them. Be grounded enough to stumble with others; be free enough to fly with them.
– J.S.
July 10, 2013
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4 responses to “Challenge The Construct”
nopew
July 11th, 2013 at 11:50
It makes perfect sense to me. Power and status run against the love of Jesus.
Peace
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lessonsbyheart
July 11th, 2013 at 10:14
To not only live outside the box, but create a world that does not need them is one of my favorite activities.
The primary objective for me is the “Lifeboat Theology” that we are ruled by. That need to compare ourselves; to congratulate ourselves when we’re not “as bad” as some; to find something to criticize in another when we believe them to be “better” than we. It’s as if we’re vying for a seat on a non-existent lifeboat when the ground at the foot of the cross is level…and there is room for all. (Don’t know if this made sense – I tried to condense it!)
Thanks for sharing this inspiring article!
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nopew
July 10th, 2013 at 18:55
Yes, JS speaks in the Spirit on this for sure.
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kerrichronicles
July 10th, 2013 at 09:05
‘Be grounded enough to stumble with others; be free enough to fly with them’. Loved this! It’s very deep.
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