Entries categorized as ‘Theology’
Borg’s Jesus is a Jewish mystic not God incarnate. It seemed as though God were something out there that could be accessed through mystical experiences but not a God who comes to us as affirmed by orthodox Christiantity. His perception of history is also questionable in certain parts. I believe he betrays his own assumptions.
I was challenged that following the way of Jesus is more important than who we believe Jesus was and is. If many of my Christian brethren would understand this there would be more dialog and less name calling. All-in-all I would recommend this book.
Categories: Book Reviews · Theology
I was reading a book called Crazy Talk by Rold A. Jacobson. It is a funny book on theological terms.
Here is the entrance on Inerrancy
“The idea that something other than God is perfect- as only God is. If you’ve ever played cards, you may be familiar with trump-not Donald, but hearts, spades, diamonds, clubs. In Theology the ultimate trump is the idea of inerrancy-the claim that something is without error. Different people try to play the trump by claiming the papal office, the Bible, or the Qur’an etc., is without error. But life ain’t cards. And only God is perfect. Besides, even if, say, the Bible is innerant, imperfect humans are still the ones understanding and applying it to life. Life is a no trump-game.”
To this I say Amen.
Blessings.
Categories: Theology
