The Unholy Trinity
One of the first teachings I heard in the Christian church was about the Trinity, the idea that God exists in three persons united into One. The three “persons” are: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
If you’ve explored Christianity at all you are likely familiar with this idea. I have become intrigued by the power and mystery of the Trinity. Why the need for three different personas? I know many people would answer that question by digging into scripture and listing every possible Bible verse related to the topic. Instead, I examine how I see people interacting with the Trinity. I noticed that many Christians give very different characteristics to each being within the Trinity. Even in prayer, Christians communicate differently to God the Father as they do to the Holy Spirit or Jesus. It’s like each aspect of the Trinity has its own responsibilities, expectations, and functions to believers.
· God the Father, the all-knowing and powerful creator will provide for you
· Jesus died for our sins, and grants forgiveness of sins
· Holy Spirit lives within believers and provides guidance and wisdom
However, despite all the teachings on the Trinity, I found that many Christians are still confused on how the Trinity is part of their everyday life. And how does the Holy Trinity connect with their emotions, spirit, passions, desires, and thoughts?
After spending quite a bit of time in the Christian community and examining how the church’s teachings are affecting its followers, I have concluded that there is a another trinity in Christianity, but it is not holy in any sense of the word. It influences the followers of Christianity, but not in a way that is helpful. It is pervasive, and also perverted.
I call it the Unholy Trinity, and the three “persons” being united as One are:
· Fear
· Shame
· Guilt
I don’t have scripture or doctrine to back up my theory on the Unholy Trinity, but I do have my own experiences and the stories I’ve heard from Christians struggling within the church.
Over the next few posts I’m going to talk a bit more about each part of the Unholy Trinity. Stay tuned!
June 30 2009 11:08 am | Christianity and Jesus and spirituality