cannibals we are

Recently I saw a documentary about cannibalism. They explored cases from ancient tribal rituals to serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. The normal human reaction to such a thing is that it is possibly the worst thing that can be done by a human. I pondered this and thought ; aren't we all cannibals? Jesus Christ demonstrated with perfection a selfless life; full obedience to God's will. No one has done this perfectly since. The majority of us live a cannibalistic life. IN FACT OUR SPIRITUAL PERFORMANCE OF CANNIBALISM IS WORSE THAN SOME OF THE TRIBAL RITUALS I SAW ON THE SHOW. The Dieri people ate small pieces of their deceased relatives out of respect; to take some of that loved one into themselves. In my mind a far worse form of cannibalism is an addiction to pornography; the willing exploitation of someone's daughter for your own need to feel affirmed in your masculinity. What about sex with prostitutes, pedophilia, homosexuality, or for that matter casual sex in general? There is no regard here for the object of their desire. There is only a pleasing of one's own spritual appetite; a consuming of another for their own need. This reality of course does not just play out in sexuality. Most musicians are in a band to be seen for what they can do individually. Most employees are not concerned with the survival of the company they work for and most citizens of a nation are not concerned with the survival of their country. Most people hope they can "consume" and retire before anything bad happens. It is interesting to observe the Dieri; their sexuality existed in the family unit and they worked and hunted as a group for the survival of the tribe; Looks like we've come a long ways from the primitive days?

unconditional

Think of someone you love. What is it you love about them? (If it is their looks you will get over that soon enough). You really love the heart or soul or spirit of that one. You love the spiritual capacity of that one to love you in return. You love their gifting or talent. You are not in love with that mole on their back; and not in love with their character flaws: especially the self-centered side of them as you perceive it . NOW think of some things you love: there's music, animals, food, nature, and your sexuality to name a few. CONGRATULATIONS! You are in love with the mind and heart of God! He thought of and created all these things. You may not be in love with the "self-centered part of God" . The part of God that demands your obedience to submit to HIS plan of reconciliation. But you are in love with His mind- the mind that gave you the capacity to choose acceptance or rejection of His way; your own free will. What do you like on your sandwich? You are free to choose. Isn't it a beautiful thing? Who could have thought of such a great idea? I know! - God! Perhaps in seeing the flaws of loved ones or our ideas about God we are revealing our own greater self-centered flaw- our own inability to love unconditionally. Can you grow in your ability to love another human unconditionally? Congratulations! You are now acting like God. Now complete the cycle- love God unconditionally!