For fun I have slowly been working through James’ Varieties of Religious Experience with a friend of mine. We have read about conversions and saintliness and I had a thought. For conversion to occur, someone’s life must be altered. Or, in another way, those who are comfortable and satisfied with life cannot experience conversion. Something must happen to convince the person that the current life is inadequate and something greater must be strived for (or live in despair and agony).
So, it is good to have troubles, sufferings, and qualms. They may lead to a religious life. Or they may lead to a lot of bitching and moaning.
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