I speak from personal experience.. . .... Do you realize that you would live a more peaceful and understanding life 'away' from the 'rat race' of the city ??
Living away from the constant 'schedules' and so-called list of 'important' things to do, DOES allow you to get back to your roots and back to our Lord Jesus Christ . It doesn't mean that you can't do it in the city, but it's a thousand times more difficult .
We have cluttered our lives with what 'seems' to be important 'now', but if you were to leave, I think you SEE what I mean .
What do you think ???
2006-11-30 04:41:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes I moved to a quieter area from a city and now, 'city' is coming to me. We must find our serenity among the chaos. The world is getting very crowded, we can't hide from it. Take care.
2006-11-30 04:44:33 · answer #1 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I find living in New York City has taught me respect and tolerance for everyone and every religion. You have people here from everywhere you can think of and everyone has their own ways. It's the most enlightening experience a person can EVER have, living in a place like New York. I was born here, grew up here, and find the people here are some of the most tolerant people I have ever met- and I have traveled quite a bit.
Has it ever occured to you that some people can't afford to just pick up and move somewhere rural? The commute times would be dreadful if you actually work in the city and if you want to live somewhere closer, the taxes will kill you. And maybe... just maybe... people here don't WANT to get back to your "Lord". Perhaps they're content with Vishnu, Allah, Buddha, Yahweh, Confucius, or no god at all!!
2006-11-30 12:48:59 · answer #2 · answered by E D 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I live in a rural area, and I am seriously considering a move to a major city in another state, because I can no longer deal with the slow, mind-numbing pace of small town life.
2006-11-30 12:46:28 · answer #3 · answered by iamnoone 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I used to think people were wrong when they said that most fundamentalists are in rural areas but unfortunately, I have seen that they are right. I guess the brainwashing works better when there are less ideas around you.
Aside from the religious aspect though... rural areas can be nice to visit.
2006-11-30 12:46:06 · answer #4 · answered by Bow down to me 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that living in rural areas has always given me the willies. I like to visit nature, but I don't want to live there. I like cities.
2006-11-30 12:43:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that that kind of clarity can be reached in any setting, rural, urban...monastery or tall building.
It's a state of mind. It's the monastic practice of mortification. Ascetic Theology is based on this principle.
2006-11-30 12:44:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think your name says it all....
Somehow, earning a paycheck so that I can keep a roof over my head and food in my mouth seems a tad more important that getting back to "my roots." Jesus wont pay my mortgage, bike payment, car payment or school loans. Not even if I pray and ask him to.
2006-11-30 12:44:10 · answer #7 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's so SOOOOO hard to arrange a T3 internet connection if you're too far away from the main trunk though. :(
2006-11-30 12:47:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I see that you have a magic money tree that pays your bills....did Jesus plant it for you?
2006-11-30 12:43:17 · answer #9 · answered by nicole 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋