diverged

Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths. Ask where the good way is... and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. 

But you said, "We will not walk in it." Jeremiah 6:16

(p.s. that's in the Bible)

I've come to a crossroads; one that I'd never have imagined I'd be standing at. I've wavered back and forth knowing the whole time which way I was going to take yet pushing the choice back because I hate the thought of the consequences and the potential, perhaps inevitable wrangling it's bound to stir up among friends and family and acquaintances.

So here it is. I'm pulling back; I'm stepping away from Christianity... but not in the way you might think. I've come to the conclusion that, for the most part, Christianity is standing in the way of following Jesus. It's taking up all the space, and wants the best seat. Also, it's adversarial and inaccessible to the world. And so I'm choosing one over the other.

For you theologically ambitious sorts... ask away with your questions. I can't promise I'll have satisfactory answers, but I will respond to you. I have very distinct and growing differences in my thoughts and views from that of what is, I suppose, the common Christian faith and they've been growing for years, though are only recently beginning to take shape.

Anyway... If anyone's still reading this blog (especially after today) I'd love to dialogue with you.