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Trying another kind of love


markdohle

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Trying another kind of love

Agape is a Greek word ( ἀγάπη, agápē) used to describe God’s love for us. Jesus shows us what this love of God is by his teaching and commandments. For instance, human love is for the most part conditional, because it is based either on instinct or on need. We love another because we need them; we also want them to respond to us. If there is no response the relationship will most likely die, or turn into an obsession.

Parental love is the closest love to being unconditional that you can get. A child can hurt their parents, reject them, disrespect them and be contemptuous, yet the parent will still love the child. I think that goes beyond instinct but is a love that will pour itself out for the well being of the child. However, being human, finite, it is possible for there to be a time when that love can end if the pain and hurt become too great. It happens, though if the parent is a good parent, this is rare. We have our limits if left to ourselves.

Cont:  http://www.thechristianreview.com/trying-another-kind-of-love/

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NightScreams

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I disagree, there are some parents and children that don't love each other at all. Some to the point of cold blooded murder.

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11 hours ago, NightScreams said:

I disagree, there are some parents and children that don't love each other at all. Some to the point of cold blooded murder.

Yes, I understand.  I never said that this never happens, we are after all finite creatures and many are broken beyond the point of being able to be good parents. 

Peace
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