Unconditional Love
It’s All About Dogs
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A new discovered “chapter” in the Book of Genesis has provided the answer to the question “from where do dogs come?”
Adam and Eve said, “Lord, when we were in the garden, you walked with us every day. Now we do not see you anymore. We are lonesome here, and it is difficult for us to remember how much you love us.”
And God said, “No problem! I will create a companion for you forever and will be a reflection of my love for you, so you will love me even when you cannot see me. Regardless of how selfish or childish or unlovable you may be, this new companion will accept you as you are and will love you as I do, in spite of yourselves.”
And God created a new animal to be a companion for Adam and Eve.
And it was a good animal.
And God was pleased.
And the new animal was pleased to be with Adam and Eve, and he wagged his tail.
And Adam said, “Lord, I have already named all the animals in the Kingdom and I cannot think of a name for this new animal.”
And God said, “No problem! Because I have created this new animal to be a reflection of my love for you, his name will be a reflection of my own Name, and you will call him, DOG.”
And Dog lived with Adam and Eve and was a companion to them and loved them unconditionally.
And they were comforted, and God was pleased.
A hypothetical story? Perhaps. Or is it?
Though I can’t find any theological backing for this story, I firmly believe that Dog is not only a reflection of the word God, but is truly a reflection of God’s love for us. It is unconditional love We receive it even when we do not deserve it. We receive it as a gift, we cannot earn it.
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Dr. Laramy has spent over 40 years in the parish ministry before retiring. Upon looking back at his schooling: B.A. degree in psychology: M.Div. degree from seminary, majoring in psychology; DMln degree in psychology and pastoral counseling) he feels that he has learned as much about God's Unconditional Love through the seven dogs he and his wife have owned as in all of his schooling and experiences. Dr. Laramy believes there is nowhere that God's Unconditional Love is expressed more than through God's reflection in a dog. Like Jesus' short life on earth showed us the way to live our lives, a dog's short life continues that message for us. Dr. Laramy is appalled by the amount of cruelty that we as human beings bestow upon these wonderful and amazing animals, and it is criminal that over 9000 dogs are euthanized every day in Humane Society centers in the United States. He is hopeful that through the reading of this book people will begin to look at dogs in a different light and mindset. This book is what it's all about.
About the Author
Dr. Laramy received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Maine, Orono, ME; his Master of Divinity Degree from Bangor Theological Seminary, Bangor, ME; and his Doctor of Ministry/Psychology Degree from the San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo, CA. Dr. Laramy is semi-retired and spends most of his time writing. He has three other published books: What Do You Say After You Say You’re Sorry; It’s Never Too Early, But It Can Be Too Late; and Speaking To People’s Needs. He has also written ten unpublished books. Dr. Laramy and his wife, Inez, live in Prescott, Arizona.