tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000197825548242127.post8584259993300989424..comments2022-05-09T02:12:50.001-07:00Comments on Leslie's Illusions: Easter: He knows our ShameLesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15897067084988651970noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000197825548242127.post-25769654994693721422013-04-04T09:56:56.592-07:002013-04-04T09:56:56.592-07:00Jenny, thanks, I am so pleased that you liked this...Jenny, thanks, I am so pleased that you liked this, because this is the kind of thing that my book is about. Stories or anecdotes from the scriptures, that help survivors to feel the Savior's love and concern. And if others who have not been abused find comfort and solace in it, that will be great too.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15897067084988651970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000197825548242127.post-76458566717753578212013-04-04T09:53:44.260-07:002013-04-04T09:53:44.260-07:00Excellent find, thanks so much for sharing that wi...Excellent find, thanks so much for sharing that with me!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15897067084988651970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000197825548242127.post-12523473675597891162013-04-04T09:52:44.594-07:002013-04-04T09:52:44.594-07:00Thank you that is very helpful. I was wondering a...Thank you that is very helpful. I was wondering about that very thing...about "despising the shame". I really like that idea of "refusing to accept". I will definitely ponder that some more.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15897067084988651970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000197825548242127.post-33268969794132393182013-04-04T09:49:14.323-07:002013-04-04T09:49:14.323-07:00Thanks so much Mel!Thanks so much Mel!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15897067084988651970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000197825548242127.post-30019624539409817152013-04-04T07:54:09.725-07:002013-04-04T07:54:09.725-07:00This is the most beautiful post you've ever wr...This is the most beautiful post you've ever written, precisely because it gets to the heart of The Truth. Thank you for your insight and for sharing it with us. I look forward to your book.Jennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000197825548242127.post-82972175808084640792013-04-04T03:52:37.866-07:002013-04-04T03:52:37.866-07:00I think the following supports my understanding of...I think the following supports my understanding of "despising" as "refusing to accept":<br /><br />Hebrews 10:28 He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:<br /><br />The LDS scriptures at least explain despised as rejected. We are to reject shame. So possibly awful things happen so that people will have the opportunity to learn to reject shame.<br /><br />A quick and outright rejection of the shame will not lessen the ugliness of the crime against our bodies and it will show the power of Christ in us as we say "The Lord judge between me and thee." RRMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000197825548242127.post-82807306475242971042013-04-04T02:20:48.613-07:002013-04-04T02:20:48.613-07:00Crucifixion was dehumanizing to all involved. The ...Crucifixion was dehumanizing to all involved. The victim of course because s/he being difficult to look upon is disconnected from family and friend. But family and friend also because it is not possible or safe to give aid and comfort.<br /><br />That you know and report that Jesus and all victims of crucifixion were completely naked is to your credit. Most people think the victim had a small covering but if the earliest paintings are viewed then it is clear that the covering is disconnected and included only for the benefit of artist and viewer. Over the years the covering became connected and a large part of the meaning of "despising the shame of it" has been lost.<br /><br />Hebrews 12:2<br />2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.<br /><br />I think "despising" above could mean "refusing to accept". Somehow I was able to latch onto the fact that their actions were to their shame not mine. I hand to you the gift of knowing that you can refuse to accept the shame of their actions. RRMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000197825548242127.post-64257626782952778272013-03-31T13:57:43.788-07:002013-03-31T13:57:43.788-07:00Beautiful words, Leslie.Beautiful words, Leslie.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05555212452408342954noreply@blogger.com