And further in the religious confusion. . . .

[kiya]

In separate parts of a thread on alt.callahans, I have identified myself as a pagan and as a renegade Methodist.

I wonder if anyone will notice.

I should put my hymnal away. . . .

Comments

[wcg.livejournal.com]

I don't see how you couldn't be both of those things.

[kiya]

Well, I don't either; it's my experience that the combination tends to pull some people up short, though.

At the point when I realized I was potentially comfortable taking up Christian aspects to my faith, I sat down and looked at the significant creeds (Nicene and Apostles' I think) to see if I could profess them honestly within my understanding of the universe.

I suppose I'm carrying on in the spirit of my Celtic ancestors here. (Which reminds me that I wanted to research Irish mysticism and familial inheritance of things like the Sight. Rrrph.)
Though I did steal from Graydon (who has the habit of exclaiming "By Thor and the White Christ!" in times of stress) the idea of the Christian godshape governing book learning and kindness to strangers, which are divinities somewhat lacking in a lot of pagan pantheons.

[wcg.livejournal.com]

looked at the significant creeds (Nicene and Apostles' I think)

It's worth noting that both of those were written as refutations of heresies. I recommend you study the heresies if you can, most especially the Arian heresy which was the very first and which provided the foundation of modern Unitarianism. (As well as the Christian basis of Islam.)

I have a great respect for heretics. They think deeply about their faith, and risk much to buck the official line. Beyond that, Arius was just a heck of a fine guy.

[kiya]

Ooh, coolness. *makes a note* Maybe I can persuade Kevin to go by a bookstore (we're going to go buy a fan in the hopes of making downstairs something other than a stagnant mass of miserably hot air).

Must remember. Arius, and Irish traditional mysticism. Arius, and Irish traditional mysticism. Arius, and. . .