Re: Re: David’s Guidance

[Joanie]

Dear Julie,

Joanie will speak as she does best with this:

Hi Julie,

I understand the passion you have. I feel passionate, too. The situation here in the post I put up is about metaphysical spirituality, not the general spiritual “high,” or great feeling one gets as they pray or walk in nature. I was discussing the path out of religion as I awakened to what was outside it. I did not say that the only road to God is through Jesus. This is the path I am on — or should I say, It found me. (smile)

I can agree to disagree about black clothing and headcoverings. (hug) We are loving in our banter, you and me.

I believe religion is beautiful when a soul is one with it and lives Joy without fear. I do, however, believe that the road to enlightenment extends beyond religion. Again, we do not have to agree.

Sorry? No. Not sorry. I do not feel badly or sad for those in religion. I see a covering over their minds as they have been told there are rules. If they wish to live with rules, it is their choice. All have free will. All choose their incarnations, the religion or no religion they are born into, and whether they remain in their present level of relgiousity or non-observance.

Our experiences and perceptions about Jews embracing Jesus appear very disparate. I never met a Jew who spoke His name, other than to mock Him. To date, I know you and one other woman, a Jew, who understands and loves Him. My experience with synagogues, Rabbis, and fellow Jews has been that none of them speak His name. I spiritually “outed” myself to my fellow Jews and the Rabbi within the past few years. Shocked, dismayed, or entertained were they. I believe very few Jews who observe embrace Jesus as God in human form.

It is difficult to write this as there could be misinterpretations. Nuance is missed, as well.

So, Julie. I believe that our friendship is important. Dialogue is absolutely important, too. We continue to love each other, respecting our differences while admiring our similarities.

What we have in common is this: We belive God dwells here — within each soul. This is what makes me love you so, dear friend.

Love, Joanie, writer, scribe of this post. xo