Is Original Sin Irrelevant?
by Chris Kamalski
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Their initial conclusion was that the doctrine of original sin is largely irrelevant as motivation to drive them towards the person of God and the ongoing transformation of their souls before Him. As I stumbled towards a response to this point, I found myself largely speechless in terms of where to take the conversation next. Honestly, I began to realize at that moment that an inherent sense of guilt that has carried over from original sin has rarely if ever motivated me towards growth and openness with God. While I continue to stand by the belief that original sin is a true (even core) belief within our faith practice, I wonder if it is time to begin dialogue towards a more healthy vehicle that opens up increasingly postmodern hearts to the person and presence of God in their souls.
And thus, I now ask you: Is original sin irrelevant (particularly as a motivator) to you? If so, why? If not, why not?
Their initial conclusion was that the doctrine of original sin is largely irrelevant as motivation to drive them towards the person of God and the ongoing transformation of their souls before Him. As I stumbled towards a response to this point, I found myself largely speechless in terms of where to take the conversation next. Honestly, I began to realize at that moment that an inherent sense of guilt that has carried over from original sin has rarely if ever motivated me towards growth and openness with God. While I continue to stand by the belief that original sin is a true (even core) belief within our faith practice, I wonder if it is time to begin dialogue towards a more healthy vehicle that opens up increasingly postmodern hearts to the person and presence of God in their souls.And thus, I now ask you: Is original sin irrelevant (particularly as a motivator) to you? If so, why? If not, why not?
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I went over and read all of your conversation with Kyle, and it was really interesting.
I had to say a little of MY feelings about this issue though, because I think it can be a little different for a woman (especially a woman in seminary…).
I am reading a book right now that gathers all the early church father’s writings on women. And basically, they completely blame them for the fall, which to me sounds like, it’s all woman’s fault that there is sin in the world. AND, I have indeed heard certain (very conservative) men (in these days) say that it IS the woman’s fault, and Adam only fell with her because he is a man, and that makes him a heroic type of person etc. etc.
Anyway, the stuff in this book is harsh. And honestly, if I took it for what is was – being saved only within childbearing and stuff – I think that I would kind of want to run AWAY from God. Because apparently, the only way my soul is going to be transformed, is through my husband, and through my womb.
Anyway, my little point is – original sin isn’t too big of a motivator for me right now, because I am too scared to even think about it. 😉