Is Being an Ethical Episcopalian Enough
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Is Being an Ethical Episcopalian Enough?
Summary
Once a month, I bring my children to volunteer at a food pantry. On a recent Sunday, we worked alongside some Episcopalian youth, identifiable by their Episcopal shield lapel pins.Article
Every month, I take my children to a food pantry to volunteer. Recently, we found ourselves stocking shelves alongside a group of Episcopalian youth, recognizable by the Episcopal shield lapel pins they wore. Seeing kids their own age lifted my children’s spirits, making the experience more engaging for them compared to usual.
While organizing cans and boxes, my son Drew struck up an intriguing conversation with Henry, a youth who seemed about 16. They quickly became friends and collaborated all morning. On our drive home, Drew began sharing snippets of his chat with Henry.
"You know, Henry isn't sure if he believes in God," Drew told me. I was surprised. "Isn't he part of the Episcopal youth group here?" I asked, puzzled. "Yes," Drew replied, "but his volunteering isn't based on his faith. He does it because he feels it's the right thing to do."
I believe being a good Episcopalian involves being a good person, but that's not the complete picture. Some Christians consider themselves ethical without necessarily being religious. This raises the question: What do they see as the source of goodness? If an ethical Episcopalian doesn’t use the scriptures as a guide, what defines their morality? If goodness is individually defined, then morality could be too, and that's a slippery slope where personal beliefs could become sacred.
Henry's discussion with Drew provided our family with an opportunity for reflection. It prompted us to explore the significance of a God-based ethical framework. Imagine how much more profound Henry's acts of kindness could be if he understood not only their physical impact but also their spiritual significance.
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