My last two entries suggested developing the habit of practicing self-correction. Here are a few specific suggestions:
* Keep a diary. Write down experiences that involve topics such as open-mindedness about religion and learning to notice ourselves rejecting an unsettling idea without considering its merits.
* Digital diary. Regularly jot down notes in a computer file. Review the file regularly.
* Find yourself a buddy. Look for an ally who also wants to break out of the self-perpetuation trap. Meet or talk on the phone every week or two to discuss your progress and encourage each other when you slide back into worshiping your own viewpoint.
* Practice a regular discipline of prayer or meditation. Select a theme such as “arguments,” “becoming more charitable,” and “finding the grain of truth in ‘stupid’ opinions.”
* If you are a Roman Catholic, focus on open-mindedness when you go to confession.
BTW, it occurs to me that the basic concept of confessing our sins is incredibly out of date. Confession is still important, but these days we know that positive reinforcement typically works better than shame and self-recrimination. How about confessing the times we fall short and celebrating times when we take a step forward?
Roger Christan Schriner
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Hi Roger – As a Mormon youth, I read an LDS book called “Christ’s Ideals for Living”. It said the Latin word for repentance emphasized guilt or sorrow for sin while the Greek word emphasized enthusiasm for righteousness. So you need to start with the Latin, but don’t get stuck there to stop you from going for the Greek.
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Excellent point. Those who never feel shame are either saints or terribly shallow. But those who get stuck in shame are wasting the chance for deep joy.
Roger Schriner
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