Come to the River

Jordan that is. My religion like many others makes beautiful space for water in ritual. The concept of symbolic cleansing I have found in the Jewish Mikvah, Greco-Roman/Celtic religions, Muslim Wadu and Ghusl etc. Our friends' son got baptized and he seemed very excited to have this special day. Now he is a formally recognized member of the church and is on the road of Christian discipleship:) I wish women weren't excluded from participation in the administration of this wonderful ritual. "I have a dream" of a time when is it acknowledged across the board that codified gender segregation is not Biblical and not necessary for a healthy body of Christ (See Galatians 3:28). Till then I can be happy for those of all religions who use ritual to focus the mind and intention on life, love, and wise use of agency. It's an inspiration to me.