From moby.com
christ compels us to be better than we usually are.Ok there are no doubt some holes in this, (but then there are holes in each one of our attempts to grasp the meaning of the incarnation) but Moby has some interesting and challenging things to say... and Lou and I reading felt that though we might want to ask some questions (not necessarily critical ones) we want to echo Mobys words this Christmas, in this mess of a world, there is a serious need for believers to recognise the call of Christ on life and lifestyle! But then again maybe I'm a "wierd sort of Christian" too!
christ compels us to forgive those who've wronged us.
christ compels us to love our enemies.
christ compels us to be humble and non-judgemental.
christ compels us to care for the neediest.
christ compels us to be non-violent.
christ compels us to recognize that the material world and all of our posessions will ultimately turn into dust, so we shouldn't get too attached to our bodies, our lives, and our stuff.
and, most importantly(in many ways), christ compels us to love one another and look after one another, and to see all people as our own family.
so when i call myself a christian it's because i find christ's character and teachings to be incredibly compelling and, well, divine(cos they're too weird/impractical/perfect to have ever been invented by a human being).
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cool. thanks mark. merry christmas to you. and to Moby whose music has often been the backdrop to my digital storytelling since 2000 [PLAY]
Posted by: andrew (tall skinny kiwi) | 23/12/2006 at 07:27
Thanx Mark! Moby is my FAVORITE musician. I met him in 2003 in NYC and he is one of the most genuine people i have ever met. Happy Christmas to you and yours. Adele
Posted by: Existential Punk | 23/12/2006 at 21:25