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Date: 10 June 2008 07:08:12
Sometimes, and very normally out of a Chardonnay filled haze, a deep question or statement emerges whch challenges you to such an extent when you reflect further, in a sober state, a paradigm shift occurs.
I've recently had one of those moments, thanks to a discussion with a wise friend. I am beginning to see it's ok for Christians to have fun, within boundaries and that happiness and Christianity may not be totally incompatible afterall. I am also becoming very aware that I don't have to fit into conventional boxes when my life is very much a fluid spectrum, just because of traditional ideas about faith or social convention.
I think I am becoming aware of how much unlearning we sometimes have to do in order to be mature, rounded adults in the modern world, when we have grown up within the church culture. It's a pity we don't have a few more role models who've learnt that lesson but stayed in the church, like my very wise friend, to mentor us in that aspect.