@dwinblood , I have to say.... bravo on this post! I can't believe it has taken me this long to check out your blogs, and I'm glad I finally did. What you were conveying in this message has a LOT to do with how I've shaped my views and beliefs over the years, and how those said views and beliefs stand in my mind and soul today. I especially enjoyed your take on Jesus Christ Himself. Now, I do still stand by my belief of Him being the incarnate Son of God. HOWEVER, that does not mean that I didn't thoroughly enjoy what you wrote, because I certainly did. You mentioned how many modern-day "Christians" tend to be very hypocritical in their ways, especially in regard to their Pro-Life movement, yet then they back all the wars going on, almost as if they feel all this meaningless violence is necessary.... when Christ Himself taught the exact opposite in biblical times, and yes, there is even the commandment in question, "Thou shalt not kill". Very confusing, the Christians of today. That is why I do not associate myself with them any longer, as I've only come to respect where they have ended up less and less with each passing year. So, while I still hold onto my spirituality and my personal oneness with God, I do tend to find myself as a loner in that respect. Lately, I've just been categorizing myself publicly and socially as a "non-traditional practicing Christian".

But I digress....
The point I was getting at with all this thought process spilling onto this comment (sorry in advance for the rambling) was that you made a very good point in regard to Christ and His teachings.... and said teachings have recently led me to believe (and I'm sure @derekareith will agree on this, as he has said it himself a couple of times) that Christ was in fact, in the most basic form, an Anarchist.... whaaaat????
But from a logical standpoint, I can't help but feel that it just makes so much sense to me.
Which is why as of barely a week ago, I chose to revert my standing to such as follows.... I am a Christian Anarchist.
Has a nice ring to it, I think. Don't you? :D
Anyway, this post was very mentally filling, so I must applaud you and give kudos where kudos are due!
Stay metal. \m/