Religious Quest
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Week4theQuestasaJourney.pptx
The Religious Quest
Rev. Paul Hudec, PhD
What is the Religious Quest?
One can describe the Religious Quest as a simple sentence as if it were being defined. But to capture our attention and interest, let’s create or refer to a metaphor and work through it.
This Quest is like a Journey
Think of the Religious Quest as if it were a journey whether the journey is a short one to the grocery store or to work or to a vacation spot or to Mars.
What would this journey look like?
Grocery Store
The trip to the grocery store is usually a relatively short one requiring a list of items and to a store that we are familiar with, the journey is quite simple and short.
To Work
The drive (usually for most) to work is routine, involves rules, and can include a lot of other people. But it is measured in minutes or hour and if licensed and prepared is easy.
To a Vacation Spot
The drive or flight to a vacation spot requires more effort, planning, resources, and cooperation especially if it is with family or friends. There is no guarantee that expectations of good weather or that one will experience fun, etc.
To Mars
The journey to Mars for humans has already being planned and developed. The level of complexity, the amount of resources, and the risk of disaster (and death) is very real.
Metaphors of the Religious Quest
An upcoming assignment will ask you to provide an image or metaphor along with a narrative. This is just an example to serve as a thoughtful and inviting one.
