It was not just the Romans, as in the Book of Revelation, long ago and far away. We Seekers who are working on a statement of belonging are well aware of the seriousness of our task. We want it to cover everyone, to allow each person s beliefs to be valued. Yet we also want this statement to say how we think Jesus meant his church, this Seekers church, to be. We are having trouble with language.
Language can be a limiting vehicle.
However, no one is going to be tortured or killed here. Prayer has been my favorite channel to God, and the silent retreat my favorite discipline. I know it is an unpleasant word to some, yet I embrace these commitments with joy. However, I have had my difficulties with prayer, particularly when our children were small. That was supposed to be before the children got up.