tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287418096544149672.post342237381246836286..comments2022-04-26T20:46:46.128-07:00Comments on Elizabeth and Maeve: What did Jesus do?Elizabeth Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14307027953779753978noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287418096544149672.post-56894905497013895232010-04-28T11:37:54.111-07:002010-04-28T11:37:54.111-07:00“The most terrible fight is not when there is one ...“The most terrible fight is not when there is one opinion against another; the most terrible is when two men say the same thing and fight about the interpretation, and this interpretation involves a difference of quality.” - Søren Kierkegaard<br /><br />Namaste.Patsy Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01400216343314342615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287418096544149672.post-32515360322521707662010-04-28T11:34:18.349-07:002010-04-28T11:34:18.349-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Patsy Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01400216343314342615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287418096544149672.post-19332019639455678032010-04-28T06:49:47.574-07:002010-04-28T06:49:47.574-07:00Oh and also giving those who don't know a litt...Oh and also giving those who don't know a little lesson in theology!! Love you ;-)Karehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621268984803585071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287418096544149672.post-86039324290924527552010-04-28T06:48:33.358-07:002010-04-28T06:48:33.358-07:001st I have to say I am so happy to read all the po...1st I have to say I am so happy to read all the positive comments because some people can be really nasty and hateful. Elizabeth this was just a truly beautiful testimony to Tim Dillinger. He is my brother and I love him more then life itself thank you for sharing him and your love for himKarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621268984803585071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287418096544149672.post-19913012885432426992010-04-28T06:28:28.814-07:002010-04-28T06:28:28.814-07:00I never did relate to Jesus, at all (my parents we...I never did relate to Jesus, at all (my parents were a lapsed Catholic and a fuming Atheist, until I began to read Maeve's Chronicles, which I have done quite a few times. Now Jesus is a real person to me, inspiring, but sometimes infuriating.<br /><br />I never really understood the whole heresy complex, until now, either, but with Tim living it, well, now I do--the side of those accused of it. I still don't understand the motivation of those who do the accusing, especially since most of them claim to be Christians, and as Elizabeth points out, Jesus did say, Judge not lest you be judged.<br /><br />One wonders how the Inquisitors squared themselves with that one.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05942539860342568543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287418096544149672.post-91268711580802121672010-04-28T05:46:55.302-07:002010-04-28T05:46:55.302-07:00I'm so glad you wrote this important post and ...I'm so glad you wrote this important post and yet pray for the day when you -- or anyone else -- won't have to.Meredith Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16260267368064065843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287418096544149672.post-20608298008668569082010-04-28T00:15:31.815-07:002010-04-28T00:15:31.815-07:00Want to thank Tim for his comment too.
Also want ...Want to thank Tim for his comment too.<br /><br />Also want to say that I feel closer to the J-man through Maeve's account of him, more than any other writings about Jesus--probably because he is so believable.Brooke https://www.blogger.com/profile/16569793565975815862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287418096544149672.post-25069301994387358652010-04-28T00:12:11.968-07:002010-04-28T00:12:11.968-07:00Thank you for this. I must say that you are one wh...Thank you for this. I must say that you are one who practices what she preaches. I never would have expected to get any time of day from you in the way that I have--in short, making me feel like a worthy human being who could sit in a circle with you, and feel that I belong. I have no doubt you treat everyone this way. It is nice to feel like a worthy human being. Everyone should. Thank you for writing on this.Brooke https://www.blogger.com/profile/16569793565975815862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287418096544149672.post-66806009845730622192010-04-27T18:28:48.346-07:002010-04-27T18:28:48.346-07:00Blessings on your voices, Elizabeth and Tim, so fi...Blessings on your voices, Elizabeth and Tim, so filled with sanity and compassion. May the frightened and the judgmental, the ignorant and the unknowing, hear you and open their hearts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287418096544149672.post-29683092704953679402010-04-27T18:10:19.842-07:002010-04-27T18:10:19.842-07:00well Jesus was about love, not condemnation and wh...well Jesus was about love, not condemnation and when Tim sings love comes flooding out... I don't know him but i love that he was a midwife to Maevensong and i know that truely good people don't have to beat people up with their truth... they just get on and live it...kia kaha Elizabeth and Tim (stay strong)faerianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17585095937433199961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287418096544149672.post-89655079871697487632010-04-27T16:10:15.185-07:002010-04-27T16:10:15.185-07:00Elizabeth--First of all, I'm humbled by this. ...Elizabeth--First of all, I'm humbled by this. While I definitely draw inspiration from Jesus, to think that my path is anywhere similar to his seems frightening and logical all at the same time, which I think was his real purpose in treading this place we call earth: to display to each of us our humanity and divinity and how they exist, simultaneously. I don't think he ever intended for himself to be deified in the way that he has been, but would rather us find our likeness with him inside of us. "The kingdom of heaven is within you".<br /><br />The church's take on homosexuality is so entirely disheartening...it always has been. Growing up as a preacher's kid, I was subjected to these sermons throughout my childhood, but it was the Christian music of my youth that spoke to me and shaped my theology, far more than the Bible or a sermon preached from behind the pulpit. Therefore, in the tradition of theologically daring artists like Teri DeSario, Reba Rambo and Leslie Phillips, I am grateful to see artists such as Jennifer Knapp and Tonex being willing to take it a step further and discuss matters of sexuality, carrying the theological discussion a step further. <br /><br />Maeve--I have to thank you for finding Elizabeth and forcing her to put words to your voice. I totally related to you from the first word. I can't do religion with these regimented, black & white, always set rules and regulations. Jesus rarely contained himself within the temple walls and when he did, heated debate and at least one documented brawl broke out. I don't understand this Pharasidical model of Christianity that is supposedly modeled after him. I'm glad you set the record straight on all of this for us.Tim Dillingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12584034700993656455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287418096544149672.post-70136377504736874392010-04-27T15:26:19.328-07:002010-04-27T15:26:19.328-07:00great stuff here, and tactfully presented.
I'...great stuff here, and tactfully presented.<br /><br />I've often said that the Christianity of the Church gets Jesus' message backwards. He always preached grace to the sinner and judgement to the righteous.Man Named Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299332753447389139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287418096544149672.post-4911269036786050202010-04-27T14:53:28.679-07:002010-04-27T14:53:28.679-07:00Maeve here: I have my own story about Jesus and wh...Maeve here: I have my own story about Jesus and what it was like to journey with him through the terrain of the Gospels. Tim is also a friend of mine. He lives in Temple Magdalen. That's what Elizabeth means by "the atmosphere of joy and abundance. BTW as of this writing Huffington Post has not published Elizabeth's piece about Personality disorder. Also, they would not publish comments by me. Don't know why in either case, but maybe soon Elizabeth will take a week off from Huffpo and let me write a post here. Meanwhile, I am not short of available words: www.passionofmarymagdalen.com Love, MaeveElizabeth Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14307027953779753978noreply@blogger.com