Date sent: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 06:22:51 EST Send reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: STUDIES IN WOMEN AND ENVIRONMENT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: ecosystemic wisdom and systemic beliefs/misunderstandings/reply > In a message dated 98-11-23 20:01:00 EST, you write: > > << Christianity facilitates patriarchy and capitalism - > systems of "power-over" rather than "power-from-within". Just the > concept itself of an external god contradicts everthing that should be > inherent to our relationships with each other, the Earth, animals, and > all life. >> > > Hi! > > External God - WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!! The Holy Spirit dwells within us and around > us - the power does come from within! Christianity does not faciliate > capitalism - capitalism is human need for power that comes from having a lot > of money! Has nothing to do with love of God or the Holy Spirit of God - Love > of God has everything to do with not wanting your life to be an endless > pursuit of money - therefore, Christianity is about a lot more then I am sure > you know Sarah! As for the relationships - foster a relationship with the > creator that is based on Love and Trust then let that lose on the rest of > creation! That's my belief! This comes from within! Enough said - believe > it or not - Christianity is about wholistic love of self and the rest of life > - your minimal understanding of the Spirit perhaps comes from not obeying! > You can not hear the sweet voice of loud - to buisy drowning it out with lies! > > Peace! > Angela > Just as Uncle Tom Preached the virtues of slavery to his white masters, you preach the virtues of submissive obedience to your father god. In either case, we should just consider the source every time we see the message. Joe
