I should point out that biblical studies has a distinct advantage
over theology when it comes to finding a place in the university, since it is a historical discipline which can and often does just as well locate elsewhere — for instances in a department of Near East studies.
We still do kill others
over theology.
While theological battles were being waged in Lutheranism, the general unrest
over theology was evident in the reception of the two greatest mid-nineteenth century American preachers and theologians.
This seems to me that Paul was adamant about dividing
over the theology of the Gospel.
As Conkin says, «In their terms, they would now emphasize ethics
over theology and reflect a «serious scientific spirit.»
He wasn't talking about me, of course, but he said that the big problem in the church today is that people read the Bible, they don't like what they read, and so they reject what the Bible clearly teaches because they prefer their own theology
over the theology of the Bible.
Every time there was some ridiculous little quibble
over theology or doctrine (like how many angels could dance on the head of a pin), there'd be a schism, and 2 different groups would go their separate ways, each one convinced it had a lock on God's absolute truth and that their opponents with heathen heretic apostate sinners doomed (DOOMED, I tell you!)
Even if that someone teaches wrongly — why can't casual conversation
over theology be discussed without it having to defame somone?
«Even if that someone teaches wrongly — why canâ $ ™ t casual conversation
over theology be discussed without it having to defame somone?»
Jesus even rules
over theology and our understanding of Scripture.
Churches are divided
over theology, politics, leadership, music style, finances, ministry opportunities, community involvement, what is and isn't sin, and numerous other issues.
We had differences of opinion
over theology from some of the church leaders.
Not exact matches
You don't think there are any sincere disagreements
over fundamental aspects of
theology?
If you look around you, I think you'll find that the debates we're having are
over fundamental aspects of
theology — but people are so far from the truth that they seem like hairs to them.
Not that I think bad
theology is a good idea, but for Anabaptists, living the Kingdom and doing right (orthopraxy) has always taken precedence
over theorizing about the Kingdom and being right (hyper - orthodoxy).
from the University of Virginia and has done graduate work in
theology at Tuebingen, feel such deep distress and ambivalence, even shame,
over their decision to stay at home for the sake of their children.
At the end of his essay, Griffiths gives the impression that Pitstick should have limited herself to a school debate with Balthasar
over the merits of his
theology of Christ's descent rather than raising the formal question of orthodoxy.
Piper has to mean he is threatened by a woman being authoritarian, having power and influence
over him, which in Piper's case seems an obsession and, as pointed out, something for therpy and not
theology.
John Cavadini, chairman of the
theology department at Notre Dame, focused on this during the 2006 debate
over the university's hosting of a performance of «The Vagina Monologues.»
East Eastern Christians see a dichotomy of God and creation Eastern theologians are largely unaffected by modernism Eastern theologians do not agonize
over the existence of God Eastern theologians systematize the transcendent, the miraculous, and the mystical into their
theology, without a concept of «supernatural» Eastern theologians have coherent and helpful answers for most practical spiritual problems (such as during bereavement) Eastern clergy, monastics, and lay experts have resources for spiritual direction, moral direction, and Eastern clergy, monastics, and lay experts have resources for spiritual direction, moral direction, and bereavement counseling; thus they do not outsource religious problems to secular experts.
We know from their actions of today how Christians think they're being «persecuted» if they can't festoon their religious holiday decorations all
over everybody's property and make everybody else recite Christian prayers at all public occasions or stamp their
theology on our money and insert it into our pledge of allegiance.
Enlightenment Philosophers founded empirical sciences Western theologians attempt to apply empiricism to
theology Western theologians agonize
over the existence of God Western theologians lose, deemphasize, neglect, marginalize, or explain away the supernatural Western theologians no longer have coherent answers for many practical religious questions Western churches outsource the treatment of religious problems to secular therapists
For the last three weeks, I've received dozens of angry tweets and YouTube comments
over my article «The
Theology That's Dividing Christian Hip - Hop,» ranging from calling me a bad journalist to accusations that I can't possibly be a Christian.
bleeds
over into larger areas of
theology â $ «is man inherently good or evil or both?
In my opinion, the bullies who use their interpretation of
theology and Bible verses to bash others
over their (figurative) heads are among the most difficult.
Over the next fourteen years the Braatens and the Jensons (both men's wives participated actively in the center's work) collaborated in activities» conferences, seminars, and, most notably, production of the journal Pro Ecclesia» that expanded from a Lutheran core to give ecumenical witness to the great tradition of catholic
theology.
Considering that it took the Church about 300 years, long after they had made up their minds about
theology, to start picking scripture to match that doctrine, and that the oldest known copt of the bible has
over 27,000 «corrections» written all
over it, how can you be sure that the New Testament isn't full of false doctrine to begin with?
Over the years he began to use that system as a foil for his increasing interest in
theology.
Over the years, I have observed the bulk of the Evangelical fleet drift — and then in desperation for some greater motivation, change fuels — from the open - arms gasoline of evangelism meetings, to the super-sparks of charismatic gifts, to the sluggish - diesel of homogenized Biblical
theology, to the stuttering - and - sparkle fuel of Christian music, to the nitro - flamed - fuel of hating gays, and now to the turbo - charged hatred of illegal aliens at home and Muslims overseas.
Over the past 40 years, since the Second Vatican Council (1962 - 65), the Catholic Church in the U.S. has become increasingly divided over liturgy, theology, catechesis, ministry, sexuality and a host of other iss
Over the past 40 years, since the Second Vatican Council (1962 - 65), the Catholic Church in the U.S. has become increasingly divided
over liturgy, theology, catechesis, ministry, sexuality and a host of other iss
over liturgy,
theology, catechesis, ministry, sexuality and a host of other issues.
The debate
over Calvinism is not so much about
theology, but about this question: «What is God like?»
Over the course of the tumultuous 1960s, Braaten's politics moved for a time somewhere beyond liberal, and his
theology developed accordingly.
The real sad thing is that
over 4,000 former members and leaders of this church are now directly affected and suffering because one bully used his pulpit to twist
theology to his way of thinking.
David Hayward: Master of
Theology, Diploma in Ministry,
over 30 years professional pastoral experience.
It was mind blowing watching the
theology over the years parallel the life choices.
I think there's a pretty nice cycle for seminary students: year 1: totally enthusiastic, young idealistic faith year 2: fairly smug, enthralled with knowing and using hip
theology terms year 3: tired, disillusioned, a little bitter, anti-something or other year 4: just starting to get
over one's self, wanting to «get out there»
There has been a flood of writings in this field
over the past ten years, proposing various
theologies of religious pluralism and systematizing those that have been proposed.
Go on
over and introduce yourself and ask your own Bible questions and
theology questions.
«[In Moltmann's
theology] the comprehensive work of the Spirit interacts with humanity in pervasive ways, calling each person to a renewed relationality and an emphasis of life
over death in their particular contexts.
Presumably it's hard to get worked up about
theology and ethics
over a potluck supper.
Those who know me well know that I've had a somewhat tumultuous relationship with Reformed
theology and Reformed churches
over the years.
In his usual manner, Pieper pushes philosophical inquiry up to and sometimes a little
over the edge of
theology, but is always respectful of the indispensable part of revelation in attaining true wisdom.
The forums
over at Free Grace Churches are (so far) a pretty fair and gracious place to discuss all areas of
theology and church practice, and do have some fairly controversial posts.
Maybe that is why the well known theologian Karl Barth once wrote, «
Theology means taking rational trouble
over mystery.»
If I can be brutally honest I didn't think this video would get much
over a couple thousand views maybe, and because of that, my points /
theology wasn't as air - tight as I would've liked.
We sat in two comfy armchairs in the foyer of his beautiful, brand - new church building, and for
over an hour talked about Reformed
theology.
Oh, and by the way, we will eventually be considering all of these items (and others) in the
theology forums
over at Free Grace Churches.
And I believe that the ability to control one's reproduction via birth control is something that a church institute should not have say
over, especially if they are trying to do so for people who do not hold to their
theology.
Everyone wants to talk
theology and whether millenials are coming or going... meanwhile people leave in droves
over issues that usually come down to power dynamics.
I'd take a deep / meaningful conversation with a human being (of any faith / non-faith)
over a volume of systematic
theology any day.