"All told, very lucky: some might ascribe it to divine intervention, though I understand that most divinities don't intervene on behalf on nonbelievers. In any event, I'm glad to be alive and gladder that the family is, though coughing, yawning, laughing, sneezing, etc. all
make me feel like death might have been a desirable alternative."
Roger,
Glad to hear that all your loved ones were spared in this "accident".
Even though you are now an avowed pagan, I think you will be reminded during this Christmas of this very precious gift of safety given by the one who's birth we celebrate.
Christ died for us while all men were yet sinners, so I would say that the only true Divinity does indeed intervene in the lives of unbelievers and sinners; His whole life, death, and Resurrection demonstrated just that. From your description of the accident, it is obvious that His hand intervened by blocking serious injury and death.
Did you revert to the old Christian habit of momentarily sending thoughts of gratitude towards the throne of Him you deny? Those thoughts and moments define the meaning and essence of such an accident.
Christ does indeed express his love towards us while we are yet sinners.
Emile |
