An
elderly priest offers blessings and hands off a paper of doctrinal
authority. When I was much younger, I had a button that read "Question
Authority" (and although the counter-culture would like to take credit
for it, Ben Franklin said it first). Don't get me wrong, I think there
is wisdom to be found from elders, traditional teachers, and from sacred
writings, but I don't intend to swallow one spoonful without looking at
it carefully. Just because the term "spiritual" or a religious label
is used doesn't mean that there's not a human agenda behind it. In
fact, there usually is.
From the Key to the Kingdom comes the Ace of Clubs:
From the Key to the Kingdom comes the Ace of Clubs:
Bat, bat, come under my hat, and I'll give you a slice of bacon;
And when I bake, I'll give you a cake, If I am not mistaken.
This
verse prompts me to be aware of how others can entice me into a
relationship or situation that is not going to be in my best interests.
These groups or people know how to use fear: "You don't won't to burn
in hell forever do you?" "I can promise you that you'll never have to
worry about financial security again." Their sincerity seems genuine,
but like buying a car, it's best to check under the hood first.
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