Post by Christ Walker on Oct 14, 2024 6:33:57 GMT -6
I'm not sure how long I am going to remain on this message board, but for the past two years I've been getting more and more intrigue about Jesus. Of course, this fascination may have started earlier as I used to spend countless hours watching documentary networks like Discovery channels and History channels (before it was all about aliens and the supernatural). My pathway to God started, ironically enough, during my biological anthropology course at a local community college. I'm always interested in hearing about not only Jesus' lessons from the gospel, but understanding the context of said lessons to the best of our abilities and what is available to us. For I feel we cannot truly grasp what he said to us without understanding the geopolitical, economical, and cultural aspects of the time for which he resided. I've been blessed to have been introduced to a like-minded clergyman and even more blessed to call said clergyman my friend.
I do not self-identify myself as Christian though. Hence my username. I've been trying to think up a good term to describe myself and my beliefs. Interestingly enough, the inspiration for "Christ Walker" came out of a fascination for professional wrestling. In which a former WWE superstar named Elias, with a musician gimmick, insisted the initials stood for "Walk With Elias." My mind later turned to think of the story of Jesus walking on water as well as his disciples. Disciples who walked alongside him through his mission on Earth. I only thought of this just a half hour ago from writing this exact sentence too. Now I'm thinking about keeping this permanently. It felt like a mini epiphany.
During my upbringing, I was raised Catholic. Naturally, as I grew older, and spent a few years as a somewhat militant atheist, due to my (biological) brother; I don't think I could ever really call myself a Catholic. Especially after the numerous scandals over the years. Also, my beliefs sort of align with the Muslim view of Christ. I don't subscribe to the "Son of God" narrative. It never really made too much sense to me. This goes for the "Christ is God" narrative too. I also do not rely too heavily on 'the sacrifice' either. Since I've noticed, through personal experience, many Christians use this as an excuse for their irresponsible behavior. "Christ died for us, therefore, sin is eliminated." Such narratives encourage people to act irresponsibly. It's like the age old, "the devil made me do it." I personally prefer to focus more on what Christ taught the world instead of dwell on how he was executed. The sacrifice being that we lost one of the most prolific speakers in history.
This introduction is getting a tad bit long so I'll cut it short here. I look forward to meeting the inhabitants of this forum. I hope you all have a wonderfully blessed day or evening depending on where in the world you're reading this from.
Thank you.
I do not self-identify myself as Christian though. Hence my username. I've been trying to think up a good term to describe myself and my beliefs. Interestingly enough, the inspiration for "Christ Walker" came out of a fascination for professional wrestling. In which a former WWE superstar named Elias, with a musician gimmick, insisted the initials stood for "Walk With Elias." My mind later turned to think of the story of Jesus walking on water as well as his disciples. Disciples who walked alongside him through his mission on Earth. I only thought of this just a half hour ago from writing this exact sentence too. Now I'm thinking about keeping this permanently. It felt like a mini epiphany.
During my upbringing, I was raised Catholic. Naturally, as I grew older, and spent a few years as a somewhat militant atheist, due to my (biological) brother; I don't think I could ever really call myself a Catholic. Especially after the numerous scandals over the years. Also, my beliefs sort of align with the Muslim view of Christ. I don't subscribe to the "Son of God" narrative. It never really made too much sense to me. This goes for the "Christ is God" narrative too. I also do not rely too heavily on 'the sacrifice' either. Since I've noticed, through personal experience, many Christians use this as an excuse for their irresponsible behavior. "Christ died for us, therefore, sin is eliminated." Such narratives encourage people to act irresponsibly. It's like the age old, "the devil made me do it." I personally prefer to focus more on what Christ taught the world instead of dwell on how he was executed. The sacrifice being that we lost one of the most prolific speakers in history.
This introduction is getting a tad bit long so I'll cut it short here. I look forward to meeting the inhabitants of this forum. I hope you all have a wonderfully blessed day or evening depending on where in the world you're reading this from.
Thank you.
