Liberal Christianity

Lesson 1: Introduction and Assessment of Personal Spiritual Attitudes

Your Personal Inner Assumptions

Sam Keen and Anne Valley Fox wrote a marvelous little book entitled YOUR MYTHIC JOURNEY, Finding Meaning in Your Life Through Writing and Story Telling, copyright 1973, 1989 Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc.

A. In their book, a list of what I consider “universal” spiritual questions appears. As a continuation of the self-test(s) above, write out essay responses of no less than 50 words each to the following questions:

1. Where did I come from?

2. Why is there evil in the world?

3. What happens to me when I die?

4. With whom do I belong?

5. How close should I be to others?

6. What are my obligations?

7. What is taboo and to be avoided?

8. Whom should I imitate?

9. Who are the heroes, villains, enemies and allies?

10. What are the stages along life’s way?

11. What is disease?

12. How can I be healed?

13. What should we do with bounty and surplus?

14. What is our relationship with nature and the animals?

B. Someone you know and respect walks into the room and with genuine interest asks you to tell him/her about your spiritual beliefs. Based on your earlier activities what would you say about yourself?

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