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>>19202670
Not trying to start a flamewar here, but this might be a good place to ask about two misgivings I have about Christianity.
>sin
Can anyone explain to me why I should feel like sin matters? I’ve done bad things, sure, and sometimes I regret my actions, but why do my mistakes require cosmic intervention? I just don’t have the bad conscience to fee like I need to be redeemed. I’m not perfect, but I can’t believe that there’s something fundamentally wrong with me (original sin) that needs to be forgiven, and if there were why would whining about it (confession) help anything?
>corrupt nature of the material/natural world
Very much related to my first misgiving. I love the natural/material world. I believe being concerned with it in the vita activa is very noble, and that the contemplative life only serves to enhance our activity. In fact, I would agree with Goethe in Wilhelm Meister that our activities/occupations constitute the essence and quality of our lives. How could I possibly abandon this? Especially when the natural world, made by God, is so incredibly beautiful (pic related, took it yesterday in the Yoop)

I know Christianity isn’t monolithic, but these are two essential tenants I can’t get past. I would genuinely appreciate some insight in how to reconcile this with Christianity. Or if it’s impossible, I guess it’s simply not for me