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#33 Theology: it’s all about conversation

Posted in God, Philosophy of Religion, Theology, tagged , , , on September 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The work of Paul Tillich (1886-1965), who is considered by many to be the leading Protestant theologian of the 20th century, offers an intriguing perspective on the God-musings of religion-scholar Karen Armstrong (see Post #32).   If nothing else, taking a look at Karen Armstrong’s views from the perspective of his work reminds us that theology [...]

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#32 The wait for God is over

Posted in God, Religious Philosophy, Theological Ethics, Theology, tagged , , , on September 9, 2009 | 3 Comments »

Like many of us, the religion-scholar and popular author, Karen Armstrong, spent decades waiting for God.  Raised a Roman Catholic, God remained a shadowy figure even as she sat through countless sermons and countless catechism classes.  God, described to her in abstract terms, meant little to her.  God existed—of this, Armstrong was certain, at least [...]

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