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So at 65 I think I have a pretty unique understanding. Let's start with creation. I think that since God is both transcendent and immanent, omnipresent, all creation is a manifestation or representation of some aspect of God. That includes each of us. So being "Son of God" is more a recognition or realization of relationship than an ontological status.
The suffering and death of Jesus was a sacrifice of love to show us how to live. It had nothing to do with appeasing an offended Father. We all have our own crosses, Jesus reminds us.
The Bible also is an expression of God written by inspired people over centuries with special relevance for the people of those times and places. But there is also much there to inspire, direct and motivate us.
Of course i am still sorting things out but i thought this is as good a place as any in a process with others.
The suffering and death of Jesus was a sacrifice of love to show us how to live. It had nothing to do with appeasing an offended Father. We all have our own crosses, Jesus reminds us.
The Bible also is an expression of God written by inspired people over centuries with special relevance for the people of those times and places. But there is also much there to inspire, direct and motivate us.
Of course i am still sorting things out but i thought this is as good a place as any in a process with others.