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What
sort of spirituality do you follow (detail here if you follow a
particular faith)?
Prayer
based spiritual healing called Christian Science
Was
there a defining moment in your life (ie a time which formed your
views)?
When I had
my first baby: finding out more of God as Father Mother gave me
the caring ideas I needed as a new mum.
Have
your views changed over the years?
They have:
I put first and give more priority to things of spiritual quality:
they can be relied on.
Has
one particular book made a difference to your life?
Science
and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. It shows
us the ideas we need to live in the now, like Jesus did.
Is
there a piece of music that you like to listen to feel spiritual?
The Pearl
Fishers Duet by Bizet. Its inspiration moves me to persist when
things seem challenging.
What's
the most spiritual place you've ever been to?
The Rockies
in Canada. Like many in the Bible, the mountains presence makes
me feel we have a connection to the Divine greatness
Have
you got a favourite mantra/saying/prayer?
"God
has not given us vast learning to solve all the problems, or unfailing
wisdom to direct all the wanderings of our brothers lives; but He
has given to every one of us the power to be spiritual and by our
spirituality to lift and enlarge and enlighten the lives we touch"
Phillip Brooks
Do
you believe in a God? If so, what do you think God is like.
I do believe
in God, and that He is our closest relative.
Do
you believe in the after life? If so, what do you think it's like.
I do believe
life is eternal and because it is we do not have to wait to work
it out in the future, but can begin now.
Does
your faith bring you into conflict with today's day-to-day life?
It helps
me look from a clear perspective not to be taken in by what we see
and to act from what I understand
Do
you wear anything to show your faith/spirituality?
The garment
of praise - being grateful for all the good in my life
Do
you do anything for the community for your faith?
I was Sunday
School Superintendent, and am faith advisor for the church, for
students at De Montfort University, Bedford. I serve the community
in our Christian Science Reading Room.
Do
you pray, and if so, how?
Yes. I like
to be quiet and listen. To be friendly to people I meet everyday
and do daily deeds when I can, for my neighbours.
What
do you think is the new religion - if you think there is one.
People needing
their space
Do
you think religion has a place in today's society?
We live
so close to each others lives. The kingdom of heaven within each
of us is the control we need to use
more, be more universal, global;be interested in each other's faith,
share what we can unite on.
Is
there anything more you'd like to add about your faith?
Try reading Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary
Baker Eddy. You can be healed, helped just by reading this book
| Theresa
Rhodes, Luton |
Wednesday,
15-Sep-2004 07:34:10 BST |
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| This
feeling of doubt about things that we cannot see or understand
is part of the scientific part of the human brain always looking
for answers. However it is the people with a strong belief in
whichever faith they follow that can see that there are many
things that cannot be seen but are nevertheless to be believed
and which give that person an inner strength from their belief.
I think that having the enquiring and open mind that you have
Ian gives you a very good platform from which to present Melting
Pot as you are open to all faiths and can appreciate their differences
with tolerance and understanding. I think it would be a wonderful
world if we could all share what we believe with others of other
faiths, explain the reasons for our beliefs and then agree to
live in harmony understanding and being tolerant of all the
different points of view and ways of life without! trying to
put our view onto others. |
| Martin
Yirrell, Hemel Hempstead |
Tuesday,
20-Jul-2004 07:45:51 BST |
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| So
Ian Pearce says he doesn't believe in God because He hasn't
contacted him. What does he think the Bible is? When the dead
rich man asks that Lazarus be sent back to his brothers to warn
them, Jesus gives Abraham these words ‘They have Moses and the
prophets; let them hear them.’ and points out that even if Lazarus
did return they wouldn't believe. In just the same way Ian has
the Bible. |
| Linda
Giles, Hickory, NC USA |
Tuesday,
24-Feb-2004 15:39:10 GMT |
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| Faith
is an individual search and choice, faith is believing in what
you believe in. |
| Gordon
Jackson, London Colney |
Friday,
06-Feb-2004 22:41:18 GMT |
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| So
Ian, you believe Jesus existed and he believed he was the son
of God, but... do you belive he was who he said he was? or that
he just existed? he could of been a pretender!!! You don't belive
in God but you believe Jesus existed. I believe all the founders
of religion existed- Muhammed,Confucius and the rest though
I do not believe their message was the authentic one. You say
you are a sort of Christian- a believer in Jesus the teacher
but not Jesus the human picture of God? You mention Vietnam
War and the the picture of the girl with her back burning??
Is that the same picture of the naked girl child? Did you know
, if it is the same one, that she toured the UK last year talking
about how her Christian faith gave her the will to forgive?
so the story did not end with the photo.Proof- unfortunately
that is the great secret of faith- you believe without seeing!!!
No contact from God or yet to discover how he has made contact?
The Church well that's us people and there is always room for
improvement- we seem to be clicky by nature- something we need
to continue break out off. Cheers |
| david
cripps, sechelt b c canada |
Wednesday,
12-May-2004 19:21:53 BST |
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| I
am a believer in THE WAY this is a lifestyle,built not on any
religion but on the teachings of JESUS.To only follow a religion
has no substance!!To think we are here by chance with no purpose
is absolutly ludecrous.There is a paperback book out right now
"The Purpose driven Life"by Rick Warren That will help you to
understand the reason we are hear?This is a must read for anyone
in doubt about life here and the spiritual life to come. Know
that a loving GOD cares and looks forward to your return to
to him,enjoy the journey,and be safe.Cheers Dave |
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