If My Desires Are 'Natural' Are They Okay?
It’s natural to desire to be stronger, smarter, better than we are. But does the fact that a desire is supposedly ‘natural’ justify seeking to fulfil it? Think of the frustration or misery that many experience as they live with deep-seated longings and urges they have not been able to satisfy. I have lately been thinking much about the importance of our inner drives and longings. A significant influence has been Jonathan Edward’s classic, Religious Affections. This has served