damned if I do(n’t) the story of Job has long terrified me because even if I lived the most righteous life I possibly could, god could still hand me over to satan and kill my kids and wreck my whole damn life just to “prove” something to his pesky arch nemesis * I'm busy writing book 3 of my poetry trilogy that began with
Do you watch Good Omens? Season 2 had a (spoiler) little Job story that was difficult (because Job is difficult), but I also really loved the questions and doubt and hope brought into the story.
Not too long ago, hanging out with some friends, I made a no-no joke about god/hell – and one of them (a fellow exvangelical) asked how I could do that, do I get freaked out about committing the "unforgivable sin"? I said sometimes, but then I think about how I don't really want anything to do with a god who is okay with, like, perpetual torture.
Oh yes! My logical brain says one thing, but my stomach clenches and says another.
Yes! This!!
Do you watch Good Omens? Season 2 had a (spoiler) little Job story that was difficult (because Job is difficult), but I also really loved the questions and doubt and hope brought into the story.
I haven’t seen it, but several people have recommended it to me.
Not too long ago, hanging out with some friends, I made a no-no joke about god/hell – and one of them (a fellow exvangelical) asked how I could do that, do I get freaked out about committing the "unforgivable sin"? I said sometimes, but then I think about how I don't really want anything to do with a god who is okay with, like, perpetual torture.
Right?? Same. 💗
Yes! My body still regularly believes I've been left behind. :( Over time though, I feel myself non-linearly becoming less scared.
Here’s to less and less fear!! 💗
Yes! A 1,000 x yes! Fear and I take turns with the upper hand multiple times throughout each day.
I get this. Whew. 💗