Comments on: Buechner and the great temptation of anger http://themetanoia.wordpress.com/2008/07/12/buechner-and-the-great-temptation-of-anger/ n : spiritual conversion or awakening; fundamental change of character. Etymology: Greek 'change one's mind, repent' Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:38:34 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Kevin Norris http://themetanoia.wordpress.com/2008/07/12/buechner-and-the-great-temptation-of-anger/#comment-111 Kevin Norris Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:49:06 +0000 http://themetanoia.wordpress.com/?p=145#comment-111 DANG! Anger is one of the seven deadly sins?! CRAP, That makes me MAD I didn't know that :) Anger has always been difficult to harness. Myself, I think about the problems it has always created and TRY to learn from my mistakes. Good post! Kev DANG! Anger is one of the seven deadly sins?! CRAP, That makes me MAD I didn’t know that :)

Anger has always been difficult to harness. Myself, I think about the problems it has always created and TRY to learn from my mistakes.

Good post!

Kev

]]> By: Elizabeth http://themetanoia.wordpress.com/2008/07/12/buechner-and-the-great-temptation-of-anger/#comment-110 Elizabeth Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:21:28 +0000 http://themetanoia.wordpress.com/?p=145#comment-110 Great post, Deana. And I like Jamie's comment, too. Good thoughts here. Anger is an interesting thing sometimes. There's also the tendency that some have (especially women) to repress and turn anger inward, which is also quite self-destructive. I think there are a few very rare situations that may warrant righteous anger, but it is a parasitic and hurtful emotion to hold onto and definitely does damage when carelessly acted upon. I agree that the state of vengefulness is a self-consuming monster, even if it may feel "good" at first. Great post, Deana. And I like Jamie’s comment, too. Good thoughts here.

Anger is an interesting thing sometimes. There’s also the tendency that some have (especially women) to repress and turn anger inward, which is also quite self-destructive. I think there are a few very rare situations that may warrant righteous anger, but it is a parasitic and hurtful emotion to hold onto and definitely does damage when carelessly acted upon. I agree that the state of vengefulness is a self-consuming monster, even if it may feel “good” at first.

]]> By: Jamie Norris http://themetanoia.wordpress.com/2008/07/12/buechner-and-the-great-temptation-of-anger/#comment-109 Jamie Norris Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:15:20 +0000 http://themetanoia.wordpress.com/?p=145#comment-109 Excellent question. I used to let my anger simmer inside me until I blew up like a pressure cooker. Talk about feasting on ones self! And the repercussions were typically devastating. Now I endeavor to let JC guide my thoughts, words and deeds when I'm feeling angry. The closer I feel to God the less often I give in to anger. Sometimes the support of a family member or close friend can help temper destructive emotions. The golden rule isn't just for children anymore. Many an adult could benefit by practicing it. How often have we witnessed "grown-ups" treating strangers with more grace and compassion than loved ones? This is the the story of our lives; how we choose to portray our character is up to us. Giving in to one's anger is tempting and easy. Practicing forgiveness and reconciliation are hard. But the hard road is more fulfilling on so many levels than the easy way out. Dear God, I'll take your plate of hard road, please, with a heaping side of love. It smells and tastes better than self-righteous anger. Feed me at Your table, God, not from the altar of temptation. Thy will be done. Amen. Excellent question. I used to let my anger simmer inside me until I blew up like a pressure cooker. Talk about feasting on ones self! And the repercussions were typically devastating.

Now I endeavor to let JC guide my thoughts, words and deeds when I’m feeling angry. The closer I feel to God the less often I give in to anger. Sometimes the support of a family member or close friend can help temper destructive emotions.

The golden rule isn’t just for children anymore. Many an adult could benefit by practicing it. How often have we witnessed “grown-ups” treating strangers with more grace and compassion than loved ones? This is the the story of our lives; how we choose to portray our character is up to us. Giving in to one’s anger is tempting and easy. Practicing forgiveness and reconciliation are hard. But the hard road is more fulfilling on so many levels than the easy way out.

Dear God, I’ll take your plate of hard road, please, with a heaping side of love. It smells and tastes better than self-righteous anger. Feed me at Your table, God, not from the altar of temptation. Thy will be done. Amen.

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