Mystery and Meaning

Mystery And Meaning Is A Compilation Of Inspirational Quotes Mystical Prose And Philosophical Polemics From The Mind And Heart Of Gebre Menfes Kidus (Servant Of The Holy Spirit). The Author'S Words Provide A Unique And Valuable Perspective On Many Of The Vital Religious Social And Moral Issues Of Our Time. Gebre Menfes Kidus Balances Contemplative Reflections With Impassioned Argument Leaving The Reader Both Challenged And Inspired. These Essays And Aphorisms Provide Edification For The Philosopher The Theologian The Spiritual Seeker And The Lay Christian. The Author Addresses A Variety Of Topics Such As: Orthodox Theology + Spiritual Warfare + Mysticism + Social Justice + Metaphysics + Christian Pacifism + Biblical Commentary + Human Rights + The Teachings Of The Ethiopian Orthodox Church. This Book Was Written With The Permission And Blessing Of My Priest Tsebate Yemanebrhane Asrat Gebremariam. All Opinions And Views Contained Within Are Subject To The Scrutiny And Correction Of The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.. Life Is Mystery And Life Is Meaning. God Is Mystery And God Is Meaning. The Purpose Of Life Is To Know And Experience God. If We Seek God By Attempting To Remove His Mystery Then We Will Never Find Him. And If We Think That Life Will Be More Meaningful If We Can Excise Its Uncertainty Then We Will Never Understand Its Purpose.It Is In The Midst Of Darkness And Doubt Confusion And Angst Suffering And Sorrow That The Experience Of Christ Is Truly Forged. The Discovery Of Human Meaning Lies In The Depth Of Divine Mystery.              (From Page 49 Of The Second Edition Of Mystery And Meaning: Christian Philosophy & Orthodox Meditations)