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Feb. 14, 2006
Back to School
Math has been interesting. We finished up our unit in measurement and found an interesting connection to Christ. I cannot remember what Little Mouse's original question was, but it had something to do with relativism. We talked about non-standard measurement and the difficulty of using your hands and other body parts to measure. Then we talked about standards in our own lives.
What happens when everyone does "what is right in his own eyes?" Well, we know from scripture it does not turn out well. But we keep trying it. Yes! magazine, in an article entitled, Why America needs a spiritual progressive Left, states we are in "a real spiritual crisis in America." Of course, they propose "a universal spirituality and values not tied to any particular religion but foundational to all religions..." The article has some interesting views on Christianity. There is a whole movement calling for a "higher spiritual and ethical standard."
Any standard but Christ, obviously. And any standard that applies to anyone but me. Meausring morality in cubits and spans as we each construct our own little domicile of spirtism. Yeah, that'll work.
There is a higher standard. A perfect one, in fact. Like that little standard inch protected in some government vault somewhere (or is it on display in the Smithsonian?) Except our standard is not hidden away. It has been revealed in scripture. Our standard is Christ, and whether you believe in Him or not, it is the standard against which each of us will be measured. It makes no sense to rebel against the inch, saying "I'll create my own unit of measurement, one that reflects my values, my aspirations and one that is personal to me." And yet it seems the majority of our world seems to think that makes perfect sense in morality.
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Feb. 14, 2006 - Amen