The Relationship
That what we have with God is a relationship is nothing new to Christians; but I am writing about it anyway because of the acuteness with which this is being impressed upon me daily, that I fear I might burst if I don't find some release in writing about it. Why is this being impressed upon me daily? Because there are parallels aplenty between our relationships with the people around us, and that between us and God. Parents in particular, will encounter many; yet that is not to say that most parents are Christians. Indeed, all things considered, I believe Christians are a minority, a people with a peculiar faith. The visible church is huge; many even consider "Judeo/Christian" as the predominant mental framework of the Western world, which sets the agenda for much of what is considered "modern". For instance, I am undecided about polygamy, but I am glad that wife beating is now not only frowned upon in most countries, it is actually illegal. But then again, so m...