I don’t usually post about this, as I know the subject of religion is very sensitive to some. But, as of late, I have found a lot of clarity and confidence in my theological beliefs. My whole life I have been tied in some way to religious something or other. My parents raised me in a strict southern baptist home – turn or burn – if you will. I always went along with them in what they wanted for me with regard to church and my beliefs, was never rebellious, and sincerely wanted to be a good Christian girl. And, always felt that I was doing the right thing. And, now, I even feel I was doing what I was supposed to do… and don’t regret that… or feel as though my parents did anything wrong (they still think this way) and I certainly don’t feel any resentment toward them for my upbringing – with regard to religion. But, lately the understanding and confidence that I have come to know with regard to my faith is very comforting. I love the Lutheran theology. I LOVE everything about it. I love that I cannot save myself, that I am a sinner and I am thankful for God saving me. I love the doctrines of the church and the church history that the Lutheran church came from. I love that it removes any form of me saving myself and me having anything to do with “changing or manipulating” God to do what I would have done. God’s will is God’s will and that is that. It helps me in my daily tasks, it helps me in my understanding of death, it helps me in my interaction with others. I have found that Lutherans are generally the nicest and happiest people that I know. I love that… and I love to be buttociated with that. They are not judgemental as a whole – of course there are exceptions.. (because, hey, we are all sinners right?) … and they understand that they are just here to participate in what God has in store for us. Dax and I have done a lot of church “shopping” while he has gone through the ordination process, and by and far, we have found that the Lutheran pastors are just the nicest pastors. It is almost comical!!! So, more on this… just getting started here.

http://miawood.sulekha.com/blog/post/2008/09/avert-your-eyes-if-you-must-religious-post.htm