Through Different Eyes

Rediscovering Jesus and Christian faith

Brendan McCarthy

• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Year: 2024
• eBook ISBN:
  9781035809097
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Religion

Through Different Eyes presents a refreshing approach to exploring life's intricate questions that often defy simple answers. Unlike many books in its genre, this thought-provoking work does not aim to provide definitive solutions to profound inquiries like the existence of God, the identity of Jesus, or the stance of Christians on abortion rights. Instead, it invites readers to embark on a personal journey of introspection, empowering them to form their own perspectives on these and other compelling subjects. Within the pages of this enlightening book, readers will find a captivating map of ideas shaped by the author's diverse experiences within Catholic, Evangelical, and Liberal circles. Drawing from a rich tapestry of literary forms, including narratives, discussions, parables, and poetry, Through Different Eyes captivates and engages readers on multiple levels. A truly unique contribution to ongoing debates, this book embraces the complexity and nuances of life's biggest questions, recognizing that definitive answers may elude us. However, it offers an invaluable opportunity to encounter profound questions that resonate deeply, encouraging readers to embark on further explorations of their own. Whether readers emerge with newfound clarity or a renewed desire to delve deeper, Through Different Eyes promises an enriching and thought-provoking experience that lingers long after the final page.

Table of contents

• Title Page
• About the Author
• Dedication
• Copyright Information ©
• Acknowledgement
• Part One The Gospel
• Westlight
• It’s Personal
• Things Come in Threes
• Losing the Will
• Expectations
• Pleasure and Pain
• God Is…
• I Am
• Starting with the Trinity
• God Is the Highest Expression of Reality That Exists
• God Is More Than…
• God Is Love
• God and Humanity
• Farewell
• God’s Image
• We Are ‘Inside’ God
• Within God
• Jesus Christ
• On Attending ‘The Lord’s Passion’
• The Incarnation
• The Crucifixion
• Resurrection
• Jesus and Humanity
• If I Were There
• What Does Jesus Have to Do with Us?
• Jesus – Here and Now
• Paul and Christ
• Jesus and the Logos
• Part Two: Emails with Attitude
• Flight
• Emails from Aleck
• Part Three: Parables
• The Wedding Supper
• The Thought
• The Gift
• The Priest
• The Martyr
• The Bishop
• The Last Supper
• The Funeral
• TV Dinners
• The Odd Couple
• The Waiting Room
• Part Four: Random Thoughts
• Pride
• The Light Shines in the Darkness
• The Passing of the Old Gods
• When I Close My Eyes
• How Do We Know We Know What We Know?
• So, What Is Really There?
• The Men in White Coats
• Here and Now
• Everything Lasts Forever
• Seeing in Colour
• Setting the Bible Free
• The Problem with Religion
• What’s the Point?
• Let’s Not Try to Be More Spiritual Than Jesus
• Is Christianity Misogynistic?
• We Are All Caterpillars
• The Problem with Doctrine and Dogma
• All in the Mind
• Should Christians Be ‘Possibilians’?
• Part Five: A Few Final Poems
• ‘The Old Rugged Cross’ Revisited
• Departed
• The Turn of the Year
• Good Friday, April 2020
• Time
• Donegal
• Great Minds