As I see it, orthopraxy is the culmination of the development of our relationship with Holy Spirit. We start with orthodoxy, which informs our orthopathy, which then motivates our orthopraxy. This development need not always be linear, but is often times, and is a helpful way to conceptualize our relationship with Holy Spirit. Orthopraxy, as […]
It’s appearant I need to be transparent wearing a sleeve with a heart so weary. Wish I breathed as adherent to your inherent inerrant being. Instead i got errands airing how you make me grive. Do I merit fleeing When you inherit leaving Want a warrant tears in torrent abhorrent horror hoarding my torture cherishing […]
In a culture where subjectivity reigns supreme, the idea of orthopathy can be offensive and controversial. To claim there are right feelings, emotions, or affections toward something or someone can feel paternalistic and is a large reason I have shied away from exploring orthopathy. Despite these reservations, orthopathy is important. This paper will be dedicated […]
The Bible does not contain systematic thinking on any one topic and is filled with conflicting experiences and understandings of some aspect or another of God. This is epitomized with Holy Spirit. In my life, I hardly encountered deep, sophisticated, and vulnerable conversation around Holy Spirit. These two factors have made Holy Spirit an elusive, […]
1 When Mordecai learned of all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the city, wailing loudly and bitterly. 2 But he went only as far as the king’s gate, because no one clothed in sackcloth was allowed to enter it. 3 In every province to which the edict and order of the […]
In our religiously pluralistic world, it is crucial for a religious person to have a response to the diversity of religious beliefs. Natural theology is helpful in arguing for a Creator, but I fear human reasoning alone cannot take that next step in declaring what the nature of this creator is like. We need revelation […]
Merold Westphal’s book, Overcoming Onto-Theology: Toward a postmodern Christian Faith, is a collection of essays concerning onto-theology. Westphal’s goal is to show the problems with the onto-theological project and why it should be abandoned. Westphal has impacted my perspective on human faculties, and has opened me up to appreciate more postmodern thinking. As successful as […]
1 That night the king could not sleep; so he ordered the book of the chronicles, the record of his reign, to be brought in and read to him. 2 It was found recorded there that Mordecai had exposed Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s officers who guarded the doorway, who had conspired to […]
As a Christian inclusivist, I maintain that Christianity is the fullest revelation of God, but that people are able to receive salvation without professing to be Christian. I believe the inclusivist position allows us to maintain traditional understandings of core Christian doctrines, while also acknowledging the force of a religiously plural reality. We are to […]
It’s been interesting to hear people talk about politics and economics, and then comment on how Christianity should inform a political or economic perspective. I definitely believe that one’s Christian faith should inform and direct economic and political decisions. Jesus always gets pulled to one side or the other though. Those who are liberal want […]
