Rene Descartes skull......
The New York Times Room for Debate (here) concerns philosophy's relationship to other disciplines. Is Philosophy a discipline in isolation? Or is it inseparably related to other disciplines such as psychology?
I think this question applies not only to theology but to the church. Is the church a place containing a closed system of doctrine and truth apprehended by the initiated? Or is it a place of open encounter with the myriad of human disciplines and knowledge for the sake of understanding the human condition? Because it is theological the task becomes more understanding the human condition in light of the prior reality of faith in a creative, incarnate God. The Bible--- the literary witness to these questions-- is the focal point for the conversation.
Clearly I tend to lean toward the second understanding of the church. I think that kind of church serves existential human need and social welfare the best. What do you think? What do you think of the opinions in the NYT article regardless of theological implications? What is your favorite color?
Are you looking for someone to write a poem on your skull? Now that I am on Blogger to blog my transition and have started following you will you follow me?
ReplyDelete