Vignettes

19.4.14

– The cruelty of apathy!

– What is necessary (for survival) is automatically important (for life), right?

– Distinguish:

Ordinary

&

Boring

– Is theology a second-rate option for those who lack the immediate experience of GOD’s glory (presence & power)??

– Imagine a fellowship where people of diverse occupations live together in harmony, simplicity & generosity. And all goods & services could be freely shared based on need.

E.g. The farmer could produce & distribute food to others according to their need. The doctor could provide health-care, etc. So they mutually satisfy each other.

No money would be required in any step of this process, because of the radical inter-dependence of the members! Each person’s needs is met by the others in the commonwealth society……

– Contemporary/ postmodern theologians

– “Toward a Theology of Eros – transforming sexuality at the limits of discipline”

– “The Crucified God”

– “Our Idea of God: An Introduction to Philosophical Theology”

– “Rethinking Fundamental Theology”

– Liberal/progressive/ revisionary theology

– Constructive theology

– Event-word-response

– History, politics & revelation

– Nature

Vs.

Will

Vs.

Desire

– Conversation, discussion & debate

– The negation of the obviously negative is the only positive that is clear!

– Religion, philosophy & science

– Israel/Apostle’s religious experience + their understanding/articulation » biblical theology.

My interpretation of Scripture in the light of my experience (& vice versa) » my theology!

– So HOW can I now rebuke those who ‘abuse’ divine revelation for their own selfish gain??

– Christogram