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Without a constant fear of hell, it freed the characters in these stories to be present with people rather than live in constant anxiety. When I began to step away from my belief that hell was a real destination that people go to, it freed me from having to constantly self monitor my sin quotient. It turned my attention from a primarily selfish sense of survival and towards an ability to see and appreciate the beauty of creation all around me.
In listening to NPR a few days ago, an expert was discussing something called “nature deficit disorder.” This is not a diagnosable disorder by any set of medical guidelines. But there is a real movement (and plenty of verifiable research)… Continue Reading →