Simple Christian life.

genestealerbroodlord · #1 12th July 2009, 12:40 PM

I'm sure I'm not the only one that feels that THE WORLD get in the way of christianity. What I mean by that is TV, Bars, Nudity around every corner and I'm sorry to say, The Internet.

What I would love is a place to go where all those things are taken away for a short time. Don't get me wrong, I love my internet and going to see a movie is to me one of the best things to do.

All I want is a place to go where I can get away from the world for a short time and recharge my christian batteries.

I then thought to myself, I could make something like that. A type of commune where everyone mucks in. Where we can have daily worship together as a group, But also have quiet time where we can reflect on our own journey with God.

If I were to do this, I would make it in the Highlands of Scotland. Not only are you surrounded with Gods beautiful creation, it would also be good for the local economy.

What do you think, would it be worth doing this?

Aino · #2 14th July 2009, 05:17 PM

I definately kow what you mean - I sometimes wish I could get away from this world, if only for a while, and just be christian above all. With the student budget and all the hectic it's sort of hard, but I think those places actually exist. Some friends of mine have done something similar in Lapland somewhere (really beautiful as well, I wish I'd remember what the place was called...) and in Taizé, which is somewhere in France. And I think that many other cloysters also have room guests, that could be something for the likes of you and me (if that's what you meant?)

EDIT// Oh, and at least here in Finland we have something called silence retreats over weekends in several deifferent places. Just came to think about that, could be cool sometimes.

genestealerbroodlord · #3 15th July 2009, 02:29 AM

Originally Posted by Aino

I definately kow what you mean - I sometimes wish I could get away from this world, if only for a while, and just be christian above all. With the student budget and all the hectic it's sort of hard, but I think those places actually exist. Some friends of mine have done something similar in Lapland somewhere (really beautiful as well, I wish I'd remember what the place was called...) and in Taizé, which is somewhere in France. And I think that many other cloysters also have room guests, that could be something for the likes of you and me (if that's what you meant?)

EDIT// Oh, and at least here in Finland we have something called silence retreats over weekends in several deifferent places. Just came to think about that, could be cool sometimes.

Yes, thats exactly what I meant.

Johnnz · #4 19th July 2009, 05:21 AM

That would be modern monasticism. Given that a very large percentage of people in the large Roman cities were slaves or totally dependant on others for their livelihood, few in NT times could ever live like that, away from society.

Jesus told us He was sending us into the world just as He had been. He was no isolationist, judging by the jibes of being a party goer.

John
NZ

genestealerbroodlord · #5 19th July 2009, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Johnnz

That would be modern monasticism. Given that a very large percentage of people in the large Roman cities were slaves or totally dependant on others for their livelihood, few in NT times could ever live like that, away from society.

Jesus told us He was sending us into the world just as He had been. He was no isolationist, judging by the jibes of being a party goer.

John
NZ

I totally agree. But even he went into the wilderness for a short time. Granted he was tested, But it helped prepare him for what he had to do.

Im not suggesting some sort of monastic life here, simply a short break to recharge our christian batteries, so that we are able to better fight the temptations of the world. Think of it more like summer camp, but for adults.

BlackSabb · #6 27th July 2009, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by genestealerbroodlord

I'm sure I'm not the only one that feels that THE WORLD get in the way of christianity. What I mean by that is TV, Bars, Nudity around every corner and I'm sorry to say, The Internet.

What I would love is a place to go where all those things are taken away for a short time. Don't get me wrong, I love my internet and going to see a movie is to me one of the best things to do.

All I want is a place to go where I can get away from the world for a short time and recharge my christian batteries.

I then thought to myself, I could make something like that. A type of commune where everyone mucks in. Where we can have daily worship together as a group, But also have quiet time where we can reflect on our own journey with God.

If I were to do this, I would make it in the Highlands of Scotland. Not only are you surrounded with Gods beautiful creation, it would also be good for the local economy.

What do you think, would it be worth doing this?

I think that's a great idea. A place to gather, reflect, pray and have fellowship. But it would never work for me. Only because I would be way too tempted to visit all the wonderful Highland whisky distilleries!

spinningtutu · #7 28th July 2009, 01:26 AM

Paxi could use a break from secularism sometimes...

Norton Woman · #8 2nd August 2009, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by BlackSabb

I think that's a great idea. A place to gather, reflect, pray and have fellowship. But it would never work for me. Only because I would be way too tempted to visit all the wonderful Highland whisky distilleries!

...a church, then...?

zingvali · #9 3rd August 2009, 01:58 AM

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GSBL -- that's one heck of a forum handle you got there!

OneOfTheMany · #10 9th August 2009, 02:31 AM

I feel you on this one. I have been trying to integrate some reflective time into my daily routine. Not sucking down mass media or listening to what other people think; finding my own thoughts and some creative solutions to common problems.

This is the challenge of the Holy Way. The life we have picked is perhaps the hardest one. But I love it, by God I love it.