I believe in God the Creator,
who designed all good things,
including people of all gender expressions and sexual orientations.
I believe in Jesus Christ,
God's perfect Child,
who came to earth to live among us.
Jesus was born into a non-conventional family who adored Him even when they did not understand Him.
He confounded authorities and comforted the oppressed.
Because He represented the marginalized, He was crucified, His body mocked by others, died and was buried.
He knew personal Hell.
On the third day God celebrated the wonder of the human body and raised Jesus from the dead.
Jesus ascended into the realm of beauty, continually moving among us, blessing and sustaining us.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
all music, wonder and strength.
I am a member of the Body of Christ.
I cherish the communion of the saints,
live because of the forgiveness of sin,
emulate the resurrection of the Body
and already experience life everlasting. Amen
I love this description of the ascension into "the realm of beauty". Beauty is definitely a manifestation of God. I also love the words "I...already experience life everlasting" because obviously eternity can be found nowhere but now. To appreciate this understanding is to be at peace and to experience beauty. Repeating this creed and contemplating it is a wonderful way in to peace.
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