Interesting Observation

Over the past several months I have been struggling with what has been called a "dark moment of the soul." Questions, doubts, cynicism, and skepticism have filled my head and my heart regarding today's Americanized Christianity. During this struggle, I have been reading often, praying continuously, and seeking to find answers to the many questions that have come to the surface.

The interesting observation is that during this time, my wife has not necessarily been struggling with these issues. Sure she's had to put up with my philosophizing and theologizing, but her own spiritual life has not been in jeopardy.

Unfortunately for her, because I am facing these spiritual struggles in my life, it is assumed that she is as well. People have made comments that seem to imply that we are going through this together.

My wife, although a wonderful person, does not share my questioning personality. She is happy in her faith, and relationship with God. So those questioning her spiritual life need not be concerned.

It's funny to me that because two people have been joined in marriage that others assume that they now share a brain and personalities. My wife and I, although not polar opposites, come from different backgrounds, upbringings, and value systems. We are not the same person.

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