This is really beautiful. I love how you frame scientific animism, or simply doubt, as Christianity’s shadow. I think that is the thread of belonging I feel toward the Christian world, and why I’m obsessed with border play. I just think it’s fascinating that Christianity has this shadow space, and there’s so much beauty and creativity and kindness there—it’s like a space where my Christianity can finally become what it had always yearned to be—but it’s also a place that is exiled and perceived as threat by Christianity’s core. Anyway, I love the invitation you are extending to these kids. I felt my teenage self drawn to the warmth of a community that can hold the darkness.
"whatever god is, it is not offended if you do not believe in it."
I unexpectedly cried.
No way! I would love to hear more about why! If this is not the place to get into it, we are also overdue for a call.
This is really beautiful. I love how you frame scientific animism, or simply doubt, as Christianity’s shadow. I think that is the thread of belonging I feel toward the Christian world, and why I’m obsessed with border play. I just think it’s fascinating that Christianity has this shadow space, and there’s so much beauty and creativity and kindness there—it’s like a space where my Christianity can finally become what it had always yearned to be—but it’s also a place that is exiled and perceived as threat by Christianity’s core. Anyway, I love the invitation you are extending to these kids. I felt my teenage self drawn to the warmth of a community that can hold the darkness.