That doesn't automatically make a spiritual believer a "New Ager", a term often used to belittle someone, the way the word "hippy" is often used these days.
It's interesting how words are used as weapons in our world; a way to divide and denigrate other people.
They are scorned because they don't hold on to the one great true philosophy.
People who hold this attitude of superiority and condescension towards others are not building a better world. Their is no humility in this viewpoint.
What if we are wrong? People will point to this expert or this passage in this book, or multiple passages to prove they are right.
It's fine to hold beliefs, a philosophy, a world view. It's inevitable. As long as we don't belittle others for not sharing it.
The only way for peace to occur in this world is for us to accept others as they are, admit we don't know everything and treat people neighbourly.
As Jesus said "love your neighbour as yourself." MARK 12:31, NIV
The Golden Rule stands: treat others as you wish to be treated. Don't belittle them, don't vilify them, accept that they are different from you, with a different soul, a different purpose and a different life experience.
No comments:
Post a Comment