Adam and Eve / garden of Eden story
The story of Adam and Eve is foundational to the concept of the fall of man and original sin in Christian theology, explaining the introduction of sin, suffering, and death into the world -- Brave AI.
Religion
Latin cross
The Latin cross began as a Roman Catholic emblem but later became a universal symbol of Christianity -- wikipedia.
Ecumenism
the concept and principle that Christians who belong to different Christian denominations should work together to develop closer relationships among their churches and promote Christian unity -- wikipedia.
concept: God's punishment
"Instead of punishment, God disciplines His children as a loving Father corrects and trains His sons and daughters. This discipline is described as corrective and preventative, aimed at fostering spiritual growth, maturity, and holiness, rather than inflicting pain for wrongdoing" -- Brave AI.
concept: test of faith
Request: wondering at what level this paradigm is experienced as true, the idea that God tests us to see if we will believe in Him, even in bad circumstances. You see it a lot in Christian teachings as a way to explain the hardships and vicissitudes of life.
Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
"It reflects her thoughts, prayers and reported visions and conversations with Jesus on Divine Mercy" -- wikipedia.
surrendering one's life to Jesus Christ
Priority request: when I contemplate this, it brings peace.
Godliness and suffering, combined
The spiritual trap of thinking you're getting closer to God by suffering, such as by endless dark nights of the soul.
church bells ringing
By request.
wearing religious jewelry
Such as crosses, stars of David, etc.
Pali Canon (tripitaka)
The standard collection of scriptures in the Theravada Buddhist tradition, as preserved in the Pāli language. It is the most complete extant early Buddhist canon — wikipedia.
T/F: Jesus can take one to enlightenment
Request: It would be comforting to know...
Prayer life Stink? A short guide on how to talk with God, not to God
YouTube video embedded.
T/F: everyone needs Jesus
Request: Perhaps the solution to most people’s problem may just be Jesus or an enlightened teacher.
Summa Theologica, by Thomas Aquinas
Request: Since he had a major effect on Catholicism, e.g. the fonts of morality, I figured his work would be of great value to calibrate.