[Faith-talk] Independence

[Julie McGinnity]

Yes...  NFB philosophy is based on independence.  I also agree that
people are supposed to depend on God, but I think that applies to all
people whether blind or sighted.  When we talk of independence in the
NFB, we are talking of independence as it relates to our blindness.
We depend on God to answer prayers, give us strength, etc.  But we
gain independence to travel where we want to go, get the education we
need, etc.  I'm not saying that God isn't involved in these things,
but these are the sorts of things that He gives us the strength to do.

I don't know if I explained it well.  But that's the best I can do for
now.  :)

On 4/25/13, Kirt <kirt.crazydude at gmail.com> wrote:
> Since I am not Christian, or even religious at all, it's not even a dilemma
> for me in the slightest. However, since even my most faithful and sincere
> Christian friends would have to concede that Jesus isn't here to give you
> cited guide wherever you want to go, I suspect it's not really an issue for
> virtually all independent Christian Federationists.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 25, 2013, at 11:13 AM, "RJ Sandefur" <joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I understand the NFB promote
>> Independence. However as Christians, aren't we suposed to be dependent
>> upon Christ in every aspect of our life? What are your thoughts? I see it
>> as I am able to live interdependently. Yes, the skills I've learned have
>> in abled me to get around, but I still need his guidence through out life.
>> RJ
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-- 
Julie McG
National Association of Guide dog Users board member,  National
Federation of the Blind performing arts division secretary,
Missouri Association of Guide dog Users President,
and Guiding Eyes for the Blind graduate 2008
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that
everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal
life."
John 3:16