Hello World

Ah yes, the introductory post. The beginning. Well, a few words about me seem appropriate.

I was born and raised in the Adventist church. Underwent a serious conversion to personal-relationship-with-Jesus-Christ Christianity in my late teens. However I have a serious bent for seeking truth and that became my undoing as a Christian. I still retain a strong attachment to the world of Adventism. I still eat Big Franks. I still keep the commandments. In fact only a couple people even know about my philosophical change in stance. I've even put on an act once or twice to keep the charade alive.

The simple truth is though, I don't believe. I enjoy the culture of Adventism in many ways, but I don't share so much as one of the 28 fundamental beliefs. Have we experienced belief inflation by the way? I only remember signing up for 27.

It's funny because even though I don't believe, I certainly have no problem with others believing. I do take issue with Clifford Goldstein's dismissal of Cultural Adventism however. I find eating a vegetarian diet, keeping a weekly sabbath and associating with a large group of non-smoking, non-drinking people to be a great part of living a fulfilling life. I just do it as a secular individual. I get to have my healthy, wholesome lifestyle and yet I am also able to live with complete freedom from moral guilt. It may be way out of context but I find it funny how true John 8:32 has turned out to be for me.

Until next time, live well!