Before sociology, I was a psychology major (for undergrad). One thing that stayed with me is how people need to make meaning out of things they don’t understand. As a theologian, I don’t believe God harms us to get us to do right. But if that is what helps people (Jaime Foxx) survive, so be it. 🧵 - ThreadSky

pamelalightsey.bsky.social • 88 days ago

Before sociology, I was a psychology major (for undergrad). One thing that stayed with me is how people need to make meaning out of things they don’t understand. As a theologian, I don’t believe God harms us to get us to do right. But if that is what helps people (Jaime Foxx) survive, so be it. 🧵

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pamelalightsey.bsky.social•88 days ago

I just finished watching his @netflix.com special. Foxx’s love for God was apparent as well as his experience in Black churches. He has that Black pastor whoop and that minister of music (aka choir director) way of teaching perfected. I cringed at some parts but I will speak about them later. 2/

pamelalightsey.bsky.social•88 days ago

Most touching was the way he weaved “thank you” throughout his routine. May we all be as generous with “thank you” in a season where it’s easier to spend money than to spend time saying how much we appreciate one another.

arfritus.bsky.social•88 days ago

Isnt making meaning out of things we dont understand the essence of all spiritual beliefs? Pagan or otherwise? A coping mechanism to help people through the suffering; mingled with ritual and culture. The realization that some tragedies may have no meaning at all can break a person (eye think).

pamelalightsey.bsky.social•88 days ago

Yes though - as a theologian - I think it’s broader than spirituality. I think meaning making is the essence of what it means to be human.

arfritus.bsky.social•87 days ago

My dad was a theologian as well. We differed on this 😆

pamelalightsey.bsky.social•87 days ago

Asking not to offend but for clarity: Are you saying you and your dad differed or that you differed with your dad and me? I’m asking because I’m wondering if you differ on meaning-making as a coping mechanism broader than spirituality or faith/religion.

arfritus.bsky.social•87 days ago

Ahh sorry. Meant that i differ with you and my dad 🤓 , he was a christian theologian. Im not certain human existence has specific meaning in this realm per say, nor is the human existence comprehensable.

pamelalightsey.bsky.social•87 days ago

Thanks. I’m also not sure our lives have meaning but I’m fairly sure that we humans are constantly searching for the meaning of our lives and things that happen to us in life. This is where I differ with you. - - Social media can be a rude place. So, I really appreciate this kind dialogue. ✌🏾

arfritus.bsky.social•87 days ago

Hence religion, ritual, myth and the like, to cope during suffering. But that leads to the question of which came first? Religion or Suffering? Sorry i digressed 😊

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