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| Hierarchy In The Christian Family by Roycemadeit(m): 7:06am On Jan 21 |
Parents do not share narratives featuring a hero who mirrors their own struggles. The historical silence persists regarding the countless lives lost to the shackles of slavery and the heinous atrocities committed against their community in the name of greed. The broader context of inept governance often goes unaddressed, yet a different narrative takes center stage. A portrait of a man is presented as Jesus, conveying a message of love and salvation, framing his sacrifice as protection from the Devil, the supposed ruler of this world. This emphasis on a transcendent figure subtly fosters a disconnection from the existing government, creating a narrative that prioritizes spiritual salvation over engagement with earthly governance. Parents repeatedly instill in their children the notion, etching it into memory, that the unseen devil is responsible for any wrongdoing. Ironically, when their children actually attribute their misdeeds to the devil, parents often dismiss such claims and punishes them. |
| Re: Hierarchy In The Christian Family by Roycemadeit(m): 7:06am On Jan 21 |
The narrative of an unfamiliar man's crucifixion, ostensibly to avert an unquenchable fire, is portrayed as more harrowing than Superman saving the world. Subjecting children to watch such a film is most torturous and mind-wrecking. The ensuing fear often propels them to embrace Christianity. Parents, in turn, express jubilation, thanking God for their children's conversion, their subsequent dutifulness in the house of God, and prayerfulness. Curiously, the celebration overlooks their inquisitiveness or secrecy about the complexities of reality. Christianity, with its assertion that one can't live above sin, renders life a matter of navigating the intricacies of hypocrisy. By impressing upon their children that even with all the provisions and love they provide, their parental love pales in comparison to Jesus's love, a significant gap emerges. This narrative positions someone above their parents, a figure referred to as Lord, fostering a perceived hierarchy that can create a distance between the children and their parents. Parents inherently serve as Gods to their children, attending to their well-being and fulfilling roles that could be perceived as the responsibility of a higher power. However, the influence of indoctrination has led many to equate this care with the love of Hashem, the Hebrew Deity, who is called God,and his son often symbolized by the image of Caesar Borgia. Despite these beliefs, a crucial question arises: do both parents and children genuinely feel liberated and free from the influence of the Devil? The act of believing in Jesus raises persistent questions: Does belief ensure salvation from poverty, joblessness, or illness? Does reaching heaven not ultimately hinge on the grace of God? Does God's provision translate to manna falling from heaven, or does it necessitate active effort? And does the prosperity of businesses and the creation of an enabling environment rely on prayers? Despite grappling with these questions, believers continue to have children, recognizing a higher likelihood of their offspring facing challenges, potentially ending up in hell rather than heaven. This paradox persists, possibly fueled by an awareness of underlying uncertainties and a struggle to reconcile belief with a sense that something might be amiss. The tension between acknowledging doubts and an ingrained belief system often compels parents to keep navigating this intricate terrain to their own disadvantage. |
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