This document provides a lengthy discussion on various topics related to Christology and theology. It references the views of several scholars, including Luke Timothy Johnson, N.T. Wright, and Claude Bourgeault. It also discusses concepts like Christology, pneumatology, soteriology, and sophiology. The document aims to introduce descriptive categories and clarify meanings around formative spirituality, while acknowledging differences in approaches can be useful for deeper understanding.
The document discusses trends in the global economy including currency devaluation, inflation, and rising commodity prices. It recommends investment strategies focused on US dollars, energy and metal companies, municipal bonds, and mutual funds invested in dividend-paying international companies. Inflation will redistribute wealth from lenders and those with cash to debtors and those with hard assets. Developing countries' economies and commodity demand will grow as wealth shifts globally.
The pneumatological perspective views reality through a lens that is incarnational, liturgical, and sacramental. It emphasizes a nonhierarchical approach to faith that complements institutional models of church. This perspective can be described using categories of raw materials, products, and processes. It understands that secular realities represent humankind's current consensus oriented by the Holy Spirit, even if implicitly and unconsciously. All areas of life, including what is typically viewed as secular, involve the spiritual orientation of truth, beauty, goodness, and freedom.
This document contains a discussion between several individuals about the interpretation of biblical passages related to original sin and the nature of Christ. There is a debate around whether certain traditional doctrines are essential aspects of Christianity or open to alternative interpretations. While some views expressed seem heterodox, others argue the passages can support multiple reasonable interpretations.
The document discusses debates around the US Catholic bishops' stance on abortion. It summarizes Charles Curran's critique that something being an intrinsic moral evil does not necessarily mean it should be illegal. It also discusses how the bishops argue abortion differs from other issues like the death penalty. While abortion ends a human life, there is philosophical debate around personhood and legal questions around criminalization. There are differing views among Catholics on the prudential judgments around political strategies and voting choices to reduce abortion according to one's conscience.
The document discusses the relationship between spiritual and Gospel values like mercy, compassion, forgiveness and love, and their application to civil government and political systems. It explores whether such values are only meant for personal lives or could also inform governance. While some argue Gospel values are only for future realization, the author believes they can be realized now, to varying degrees, and that expressing love through government would reduce its need for coercion and authority.
This document provides a lengthy discussion on various topics related to Christology and theology. It references the views of several scholars, including Luke Timothy Johnson, N.T. Wright, and Claude Bourgeault. It also discusses concepts like Christology, pneumatology, soteriology, and sophiology. The document aims to introduce descriptive categories and clarify meanings around formative spirituality, while acknowledging differences in approaches can be useful for deeper understanding.
The document discusses trends in the global economy including currency devaluation, inflation, and rising commodity prices. It recommends investment strategies focused on US dollars, energy and metal companies, municipal bonds, and mutual funds invested in dividend-paying international companies. Inflation will redistribute wealth from lenders and those with cash to debtors and those with hard assets. Developing countries' economies and commodity demand will grow as wealth shifts globally.
The pneumatological perspective views reality through a lens that is incarnational, liturgical, and sacramental. It emphasizes a nonhierarchical approach to faith that complements institutional models of church. This perspective can be described using categories of raw materials, products, and processes. It understands that secular realities represent humankind's current consensus oriented by the Holy Spirit, even if implicitly and unconsciously. All areas of life, including what is typically viewed as secular, involve the spiritual orientation of truth, beauty, goodness, and freedom.
This document contains a discussion between several individuals about the interpretation of biblical passages related to original sin and the nature of Christ. There is a debate around whether certain traditional doctrines are essential aspects of Christianity or open to alternative interpretations. While some views expressed seem heterodox, others argue the passages can support multiple reasonable interpretations.
The document discusses debates around the US Catholic bishops' stance on abortion. It summarizes Charles Curran's critique that something being an intrinsic moral evil does not necessarily mean it should be illegal. It also discusses how the bishops argue abortion differs from other issues like the death penalty. While abortion ends a human life, there is philosophical debate around personhood and legal questions around criminalization. There are differing views among Catholics on the prudential judgments around political strategies and voting choices to reduce abortion according to one's conscience.
The document discusses the relationship between spiritual and Gospel values like mercy, compassion, forgiveness and love, and their application to civil government and political systems. It explores whether such values are only meant for personal lives or could also inform governance. While some argue Gospel values are only for future realization, the author believes they can be realized now, to varying degrees, and that expressing love through government would reduce its need for coercion and authority.
The document discusses the ideas of Keynes and Hayek and how their approaches apply in different economic environments. It argues that [1] Keynesian strategies are best in non-equilibrium environments to redistribute costs over time and people, [2] common ground exists between different viewpoints on issues like taxation and social welfare, and [3] idealism has costs when applied to reality and pragmatism is needed.
This document summarizes the agreements and disagreements between Anglicans and Roman Catholics as outlined in reports from the International Anglican-Roman Catholic Commission for Unity and Mission from 2007. There are many areas of agreement around core theological issues like the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, baptism, scripture, and the importance of the episcopate. However, there are also divergences around issues like the authority of the Pope, the validity of Anglican ordinations, the ordination of women, eucharistic sharing between the churches, confession, divorce and remarriage, and teachings on sexuality. The document provides extensive excerpts from the reports outlining the common understandings as well as the issues that still
1) The document discusses class warfare and capitalism, with the author arguing that class warfare is inherent in capitalism as the wealthy and powerful benefit at the expense of the poor and marginalized.
2) It also discusses criticisms of "rigid capitalism" from Pope John Paul II and conservatives ignoring the social teachings of the Pope that condemn exploiting the powerless for financial gain.
3) Several comments are included that provide additional perspectives, with some agreeing with the author while others argue for a more balanced, mixed approach to economics that regulates capitalism.
1) The author argues that Wilber's integral approach could be improved by making it more fully integral at all times of human value realization, not just at certain moments.
2) An example is given of how the descriptive, evaluative, normative, and interpretive methods are all necessary to fully understand and realize a value.
3) The author emphasizes distinguishing between epistemology and ontology when considering nondual experiences from Eastern traditions, noting that such experiences speak more to phenomenology than metaphysics.
The document discusses differences in political and religious governance being more about practical strategies than theoretical ideals. It argues liberalism can be seen as a pragmatic response to human flaws rather than competing with anarchism in theory. Similarly, redistributive policies need not imply accepting social democracy but represent applying subsidiarity principles creatively. It says distinctions introduced do not always reflect real differences and prevent agreement. An emergent perspective is needed for both practical responses and theoretical formulations regarding revelation. Politics likely differs more in strategies than moral views, with principles like human dignity, subsidiarity, the common good and a preference for the marginalized guiding strategic choices.
The document discusses different views on the interpretation of biblical passages related to original sin and the nature of Jesus. It considers Catholic and Protestant understandings, as well as alternative exegetical perspectives on verses such as "the Father and I are one." The response seeks to clarify different positions and suggests that Cynthia Bourgeault's views may not be as heterodox as some have interpreted. Essential Christian beliefs around original sin and the Trinity are distinguished from non-essential views on the precise historical "HOWs and WHYs."
The document discusses governance and political strategies from a pragmatic perspective. It argues that most political differences are about practical strategies rather than theoretical ideals. For example, limited governance is a practical response to human flaws rather than a challenge to the theoretical ideal of no governance. Similarly, redistributive policies represent creative solutions within principles like subsidiarity rather than a challenge to classical liberalism. The document advocates for an emergentist perspective that recognizes the diversity of valid responses to political issues.
The document presents a metaphor where life is likened to a game of chess between an individual and God. In the game, God counters every move a person makes by rearranging all the pieces on the board to best position the person for "checkmate", or ultimate sanctification and union with God. While Satan and demons also make moves to stalemate the person, God works to counter their moves and keep the person progressing toward checkmate. The game involves all people throughout time playing on one gigantic board, with God making moves in response to every person to guide all toward salvation.
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Also found in:miracles, theodicy, the hobbit, divine attributes, the incarnation, the annunciation, polydoxy, soft power, problem of evil, marys fiat, axis of codependency, axis of cocreativity, divine omnipathy, divine omnipotence, divine omniscience, weak power, apathetic indifference, divine omnibenevolence, ivan karamazov and the grand inquisitor, the passion of jesus
metaphysics, natural theology, philosophical theology, theology of nature, john haught, joseph bracken, philip clayton, david ray griffin, a.n. whitehead, charles sanders peirce, charles hartshorne, john milbank, catherine keller, thomas oord, monica coleman, tripp fuller, panentheism, john caputo, process theology, evolutionary epistemology, fallibilism, john sobert sylvest, malunkyaputta, nominalism, essentialism, univocity of being, analogy of being, god concept, epistemic indeterminacy, ontological undecidability, entropic erasure, problem of induction, godel's incompleteness theorems, infinite semiosis, self authenticity, self transcendence, self actualization, soteriological trajectory, sophiological trajectory, polydoxy, radical orthodoxy, radical hermeneutics, homebrewed christianity
The document discusses the ideas of Keynes and Hayek and how their approaches apply in different economic environments. It argues that [1] Keynesian strategies are best in non-equilibrium environments to redistribute costs over time and people, [2] common ground exists between different viewpoints on issues like taxation and social welfare, and [3] idealism has costs when applied to reality and pragmatism is needed.
This document summarizes the agreements and disagreements between Anglicans and Roman Catholics as outlined in reports from the International Anglican-Roman Catholic Commission for Unity and Mission from 2007. There are many areas of agreement around core theological issues like the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, baptism, scripture, and the importance of the episcopate. However, there are also divergences around issues like the authority of the Pope, the validity of Anglican ordinations, the ordination of women, eucharistic sharing between the churches, confession, divorce and remarriage, and teachings on sexuality. The document provides extensive excerpts from the reports outlining the common understandings as well as the issues that still
1) The document discusses class warfare and capitalism, with the author arguing that class warfare is inherent in capitalism as the wealthy and powerful benefit at the expense of the poor and marginalized.
2) It also discusses criticisms of "rigid capitalism" from Pope John Paul II and conservatives ignoring the social teachings of the Pope that condemn exploiting the powerless for financial gain.
3) Several comments are included that provide additional perspectives, with some agreeing with the author while others argue for a more balanced, mixed approach to economics that regulates capitalism.
1) The author argues that Wilber's integral approach could be improved by making it more fully integral at all times of human value realization, not just at certain moments.
2) An example is given of how the descriptive, evaluative, normative, and interpretive methods are all necessary to fully understand and realize a value.
3) The author emphasizes distinguishing between epistemology and ontology when considering nondual experiences from Eastern traditions, noting that such experiences speak more to phenomenology than metaphysics.
The document discusses differences in political and religious governance being more about practical strategies than theoretical ideals. It argues liberalism can be seen as a pragmatic response to human flaws rather than competing with anarchism in theory. Similarly, redistributive policies need not imply accepting social democracy but represent applying subsidiarity principles creatively. It says distinctions introduced do not always reflect real differences and prevent agreement. An emergent perspective is needed for both practical responses and theoretical formulations regarding revelation. Politics likely differs more in strategies than moral views, with principles like human dignity, subsidiarity, the common good and a preference for the marginalized guiding strategic choices.
The document discusses different views on the interpretation of biblical passages related to original sin and the nature of Jesus. It considers Catholic and Protestant understandings, as well as alternative exegetical perspectives on verses such as "the Father and I are one." The response seeks to clarify different positions and suggests that Cynthia Bourgeault's views may not be as heterodox as some have interpreted. Essential Christian beliefs around original sin and the Trinity are distinguished from non-essential views on the precise historical "HOWs and WHYs."
The document discusses governance and political strategies from a pragmatic perspective. It argues that most political differences are about practical strategies rather than theoretical ideals. For example, limited governance is a practical response to human flaws rather than a challenge to the theoretical ideal of no governance. Similarly, redistributive policies represent creative solutions within principles like subsidiarity rather than a challenge to classical liberalism. The document advocates for an emergentist perspective that recognizes the diversity of valid responses to political issues.
The document presents a metaphor where life is likened to a game of chess between an individual and God. In the game, God counters every move a person makes by rearranging all the pieces on the board to best position the person for "checkmate", or ultimate sanctification and union with God. While Satan and demons also make moves to stalemate the person, God works to counter their moves and keep the person progressing toward checkmate. The game involves all people throughout time playing on one gigantic board, with God making moves in response to every person to guide all toward salvation.
divine omnipotence, divine omniscience, divine omnibenevolence, divine attributes, divine omnipathy, polydoxy, theodicy, problem of evil, miracles, soft power, weak power, the hobbit, the annunciation, the incarnation, ivan karamazov and the grand inquisitor, mary's fiat, the passion of jesus, axis of...
Also found in:miracles, theodicy, the hobbit, divine attributes, the incarnation, the annunciation, polydoxy, soft power, problem of evil, marys fiat, axis of codependency, axis of cocreativity, divine omnipathy, divine omnipotence, divine omniscience, weak power, apathetic indifference, divine omnibenevolence, ivan karamazov and the grand inquisitor, the passion of jesus
metaphysics, natural theology, philosophical theology, theology of nature, john haught, joseph bracken, philip clayton, david ray griffin, a.n. whitehead, charles sanders peirce, charles hartshorne, john milbank, catherine keller, thomas oord, monica coleman, tripp fuller, panentheism, john caputo, process theology, evolutionary epistemology, fallibilism, john sobert sylvest, malunkyaputta, nominalism, essentialism, univocity of being, analogy of being, god concept, epistemic indeterminacy, ontological undecidability, entropic erasure, problem of induction, godel's incompleteness theorems, infinite semiosis, self authenticity, self transcendence, self actualization, soteriological trajectory, sophiological trajectory, polydoxy, radical orthodoxy, radical hermeneutics, homebrewed christianity
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help regulate emotions and stress levels.
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