I like that they emphasize caring for the poor and sick over sitting in conferences and
arguing over theology.
Even if that someone teaches wrongly — why can't casual
conversation over theology be discussed without it having to defame somone?
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.
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.
It used to be that when I read books, I would underline and scribble
all over the theology sections, and skip over or get annoyed at the stories the authors would include as illustrations.
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.
As six pastors from the handful of progressive Baptist churches in Texas, we knew each other enough to know that we wouldn't get into a
fight over theology.
As Conkin says, «In their terms, they would now emphasize
ethics over theology and reflect a «serious scientific spirit.»
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!)
Churches are
divided over theology, politics, leadership, music style, finances, ministry opportunities, community involvement, what is and isn't sin, and numerous other issues.
«Even if that someone teaches wrongly — why canâ $ ™ t casual
conversation over theology be discussed without it having to defame somone?»
Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church in Bethesda, Maryland, has enjoyed a 40 - year partnership with Bethesda Jewish Congregation, with whom it shares sacred space, joins in common community outreach and worship, and even
argues over theology.