I understand the disappointment with the church, for it is indeed corrupted by the Geist. But isn't abandoning it also falling prey to the Geist's demands for immediate results and satisfaction? (ie. costumer staisfaction?). Apologies if you explained this and I misunderstood.
I had the same thought, I think Illich made a very similar argument and also added the fact that only from the inside can you bring about the church how she's supposed to be.
Also from reading this it wasn't clear to me if James is let down by the church or if it's also a crisis of the Christian faith.
I understand the disappointment with the church, for it is indeed corrupted by the Geist. But isn't abandoning it also falling prey to the Geist's demands for immediate results and satisfaction? (ie. costumer staisfaction?). Apologies if you explained this and I misunderstood.
It wasn't necessarily to do with results and there were other factors. But this is a fair criticism and something to think on.
I had the same thought, I think Illich made a very similar argument and also added the fact that only from the inside can you bring about the church how she's supposed to be.
Also from reading this it wasn't clear to me if James is let down by the church or if it's also a crisis of the Christian faith.
It is the former and not the latter, was tough to work it out though.
I appreciate your reply, and I appreciate even more the chronicling of your spiritual journey.
Have you looked into Eastern Orthodoxy though?
This dissappointment of yours is simply the condition after adams fall. In Heaven we will be free, but for now we must struggle. I'll pray for you.
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