I still attend church & repeatedly hear gospel doctrine & sometimes, it bothers me because I believe differently now. Yet I realized, if I just remember my own definitions of their words, not only does preaching not bother me, but it can actually be spiritually inspiring!
So... I wanted to list some words that have gained new meaning to me (mostly from others who I appreciate!)...
Spiritual Terms
alone = all one
atone = at one
evil = elusive veil
God = GOoD
Holy = Whole
ignorance = ignor-ance
inspire = in spire - upward to higher self (spire/steeple)
responsibility = response-ability
Gospel Word Meanings (to me)
Atonement: Harmonize so that ego & higher self are "at one"
Celestial: Christ/Divine Consciousness
Commandments: Scripture/learned guidance & spiritual/intuitive guidance
Covenants with God: Covenants/promises with LOVE
Cross/Lamb: Our & others sacrifices for spiritual progress
God: Love
Gospel: "Good news" - new perspectives of truth
"He lives": Love lives & spiritual help is always available!
Jesus: Guide to Christ Consciousness
Kingdom of God/Heaven: Spiritual connection within, Realm of God is within us
Laugh: Inner Jogging
Love: Desiring & striving for what's best eternally (in life-through trial & error)
Repent: Correct one's thinking
Salvation: Healed by correcting one's thinking - toward Christ-Consciousness
Satan/Adversary: Unhealed parts of us; incorrect thinking that ultimately causes pain
Savior/Redeemer: Those that help us (especially spiritually)
Sin/Evil: Incorrect thinking
Temple: our body, mind & soul... or... a place to connect spiritually
If you know of any words that have taken on new meaning to you, please share.