I think it is important for people to, regardless of their personal beliefs - even regardless of the superiority, or lack there of, of one's understanding- I think it is important to seek an understanding of how o thers view the world.
It troubles me when people become closeminded to things...
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I can't honestly say that I am a Christian, but I agree with several things, and more so, a lot of Christian people, including my stepmother, have been very good to me over the years.
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AS per the article: I didn't know of a movie related to the book.
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I do hope that the selected passages, quotes, song lyrics, poems, scriptural passages, etc. encourage readers to take a serious look into the Christian faith.
..... I suppose that they have encouraged me to take a deeper look into Christianity. The deeper I look, the more I see the universal truths. You know, I recently found an old book (70s) in my basement, entitled "The Gospel According To Zen". It is an intresting comparrison between the two religions so far, though I've just started it.
Actually, come to think of it, lately I've been enjoying going to church with my stepmother more, because I've been able to look into the greater meanings of what is being said, and what is going on.