As a Christian, I have come to understand that proper theology includes understanding Self, God, and Neighbor. I invite you to read this text with these things in mind.
– Lu, do you think we can record that song on your phone right now?
– Sure!
With our beers in hand, sitting in that old basement while some friends smoked outside, we set things up to record a song. One of the verses she sang has made me smile for the past two years:
“Pathmaker, there is no road!
Only Atman, only Soul.
This is our great truth:
I am You.”
What does that mean? It is difficult to unpack. It is about identity.
A while ago I saw a Facebook post which asked people to answer the question “Who are you?” without mentioning nationality, religion, race, gender, or profession. You may want to give yourself some time and think about it. Who are you? Continue reading Charlottesville and the Cross: On Identity.