1. Is the universe a friendly place?
2. Can this package of urges be reconciled to the will of God?
3. Is true community possible?
4. Is our space time frame of reference the only one, or is there more?
I was struck by how profoundly applicable these questions were while writing the sermon. These are questions that we all struggle with, which relates to the concept that religion is universal at the level of the person. And each can be approached both through secular means and through religious ones, which is extra intriguing.
We all want to feel safe in the world.
We all struggle with our base desires and attempting to overcome them.
We all look for spaces where we feel at home, supported, and loved.
In a very neutral sense, perspective is a space time frame of reference. Simply trying to understand another's point of view is a reach towards a different reality. Science itself tells us of the relativity aspect, and how flawed all sense of reality are. So there must be infinite frames of references, as many as there are sentient beings on the earth.
After writing my own sermon, I understand what these 4 sermon requirements mean. After creating a sermon about horseback riding, I know how to tie scripture into my everyday life. I used my favorite line from Psalms to do this, and I really felt more safe after reading the verse.
ReplyDeleteFor me, the sermon really laid out the framework for finals week. I never usually stress about finals week, but this one in particular had be beyond recoverable. It was the most stressful time, but in writing and reciting my sermon focusing on finals itself, I found my own solace in the verses I chose. I really felt connected to my sermon, but it also motivated me to do the work in the first place. Religion prevails again, but more seriously the sermon was beyond helpful for me, as well as the four points
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