LLoyd

I met Lloyd in line at the Safeway in Truckee. It was a pretty busy afternoon and I politely struck up a conversation with him regarding the blog and spirituality. He invited the conversation and the questions and was happy to take about a 1/2 hour of his time to talk with me. Here are some of the topics we discussed:

Q: What do you think is the spiritual climate of the Truckee/Lake Tahoe Area?
A: I believe that people are testing their spirituality and that there are many people of many faiths trying to unite. Each person has responsibility and it is a personal thing for each person to reach their highest potential. To each his own.

Q: Do you consider yourself spiritual?
A: Definitely! I am a committed Buddhist and have been for over 30 years.

Q: Do you believe that the Bible is the Word of God?
A: I believe that there are parts that are true, but it was given to man and man is fallible. So No, I don't think it is God's exact words.

Q: Who do you believe Jesus Christ to be?
A: I believe that Jesus Christ was a man, a man that understood the problems with humanity. He was one to help others... to help others over himself.

Q: Do you believe that His words were true?
A: I believe that some of His words were true, but they don't always work or apply to everyone.

Q: CS Lewis stated that, "Jesus was either: A liar, a lunatic or who He said He was, Lord". What do you think about that?
A: Change of subject!!!

It was there that our conversation of the spiritual came to and end. A tragic place to stop as Jesus' claims of Himself were needed to be dealt with. I didn't have the opportunity to share the full Gospel, but Lord willing this might happen in the future. "Zeal without wisdom is dangerous," and I want to be sensitive to people. At the same time, I will continue to speak the Word of God in love, regardless if it is heard or heeded.
It is so true of our age today... people do not want to think that there is one way to God... Jesus Christ. Many people have no idea of the roots of other major world views. To finish this post I want you all to know that Lloyd and I had a great talk, one with intensity, yet respectfulness of the other person. I am not going to be so political correct in every post, but this conversation was a good one. My hope through this is to continue to foster a relationship between myself and Lloyd.