My Faith as Process

Much like the previous writer's journey from doubt to conviction, or reaffirmation, I sincerely believe that spirituality is both a gift and a responsibility. A gift in the face of adversity, prone and bent on destroying that which we were lead to believe as truth, that can lead us through weakness and times of hardship. Responsibility due because it's up to us, as individuals who carry the faith, to test, question and look closer into this dynamic,to have honest answers to tough questions. We need to own our faith; that which our "fathers" passed down to us is wasteful and detrimental to us unless we are willing to own it. For if we have not
struggled, wrestled or otherwise tossed about thinking and contemplating, sweating and reflecting what our faith is then how do we expect to have a positive dialog with our brothers and sisters? There's no pulse in a rote regurgitation of what we have been led to believe and even less of a chance of defending that faith when confronted or questioned. And God is BIG enough to handle a prayer that confesses doubt in spiritual matters. God will answer that prayer according to each's needs. Proof that God exists? For me, most certainly! And it's me, after all, that needs to know if God really exists.

When you ask a question be prepared to accept the answer.

Dani Lugo