theology

Theology (theos+logos: god-discourse), an integral aspect of any systematic religion, is the study of God or many gods. Theologians are typically engaged in scriptural exegesis, apologetics, and diverse forms of argument and analysis on the doctrine of the religion; Christianity in particular is well-known for this.

Theological disagreements often lead to the formation of schismatic branches holding their distinctive doctrines as a standard measure of orthodoxy. Blog and forum discussions are often a painful testimony to amateur theologians bickering with each other or confronting atheist tactics, even if proper theological debate is also a known online phenomena.

Fundamental interpretations of theology lead to radical clashes with society. A topic much discussed is Islamic fundamentalism and the deployment of terrorism. Medieval witch hunts and Hindu nationalists' sabotage of Valentine's Day share something in common – a foundation in theology.

Theology has also helped many to better understand matters of spirit, coming to terms with life and their chosen God or gods, as an abundance of online testimonies reveals. Theology has played a significant role in upholding culture and societies in the past, even if its continued relevance is debated in the Information Age bent on science and all things verifiable. We're obviously looking at a two-edged sword.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “theology”

• Daily Bible Readings Thursday November 12 2009 Memorial of St Josaphat

  
  A Catholic Site — Authority: 129
  November 12 2009 Thursday Memorial of Saint Josaphat, bishop and martyr Saint of the Day – St. Josaphat About the sources used . The readings on this site are not official for the Mass of Roman Rite of the Catholic Church in the USA, but are from sources free from copyright. They are here to present the ...
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• Healing Words …

  
  The Evolution of Jeremiah — Authority: 129
  Luke 17:11-19 Ten Healed of Leprosy Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!”When he saw them, he said, ...
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• “ He, Being Dead, Yet Speaketh ”

  
  Sub Ratione Dei — Authority: 464
  Review of Lesslie Newbigin, Signs Amid the Rubble: The Purposes of God in Human History , Eerdmans, (2003). ISBN: 0802809898. "He, being dead, yet speaketh" are the final words of Geoffrey Wainrights introduction and it is the rationale of publishing posthumously the set of lectures Newbigin gave over the course ...
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• The Pharmacratic Inquisition is a must watch from Gnostic Media

  
  The Truth WareHouse — Authority: 118
  How deep does the rabbit hole go? Gnostic Media is proud to present the official online edition of The Pharmacratic Inquisition 2007. If you enjoyed “Zeitgeist - The Movie”, you will love this video; the creators of this video are listed as one of the sources for the Zeitgeist Movie. The Pharmacratic ...
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• Catechism resource: An oldie but a goodie

  
  Creed:or:Chaos — Authority: 118
  I recently came across on old book by the Rev. Samuel Reed Fisher (1810-1881) with the promising title, Excercises on the Heidelberg Catechism: Adapted to the Use of Families, Sabbath-Schools, and Catechetical Classes , the revised edition published by the German Reformed Church in 1854. The full book is available ...
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• The Coming of the Kingdom, Part VII

  
  Contra Celsum — Authority: 429
  Pining or Serving? “In the sweet bye and bye” is a sentimental Victorian “pining” hymn. Yet in many ways it captures the mistaken idea that the real point of life is to die and be with Jesus. Now, we need to state clearly at the outset that from a personal point of view, the passing from this life to be ...
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• Review - Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters

  
  Emeth Aletheia — Authority: 127
  Review - Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters Timothy Keller (Author) Binding: Hardcover Page Count: 240 Publisher: Penguin (Dutton) ISBN#: 9780525951360 Review by – Joe Fleener “Description: The New York Times bestselling author of The Reason ...
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• Did Jesus Wear Designer Robes?

  
  Sola Dei Gloria — Authority: 525
  “…He has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness…” -  Isaiah 61:10 “…Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility… Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, ...
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• Multiplicity

  
  Peter J. Leithart — Authority: 571
  For Athanasius, creation’s multiplicity is not a defect but part of its glory.  No created thing supplies all need; no single light illuminates day and night.  So there are many lights.  Each light is its own essence, but these essences cooperate to fill what is lacking in the others.  The same goes for other ...
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• Stop confusing the Bible for the sake of Theology: Romans 1.17

  
  Mark Horne — Authority: 135
  One of the ways in which Biblical literacy is discouraged for the sake of soteriological safety is in the way people are taught to think that Paul actually says in Romans 1.17: in the Gospel “the righteousness of God is revealed.” Paul’s statement means that God’s righteousness is revealed in the Gospel. You ...
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• God of small things

  
  Peter J. Leithart — Authority: 571
  Arianism is not just about Christology.  It’s about theology proper. Arius said that God made His Son before the creation because the creation could not endure the “untempered hand” of the Father.  It needed the Son as mediator.  Athanasius sees in this a false idea of God.  God, He says, isn’t too proud ...
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  The Scriptorium Daily: Middlebrow — Authority: 562
  
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• Sexual Detox - Single men, Married Men, and Married Women

  
  Emeth Aletheia — Authority: 127
  Tim Challies has recently written a very helpful series of articles directed to Single and Marriage Men. These can both be downloaded here in PDF. In addition, today his wife has concluded a three part series for married women. The links to these are provided below... Here is Sexual Detox: A Guide for the Single ...
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• Cur Deus Homo?

  
  Peter J. Leithart — Authority: 571
  Athanasius notes that before the incarnation humanity was under the dominion of false gods, enslaved to corruption and idolatry.  The Word took flesh to deliver us from that slavery, and the form of that deliverance was an act of worship: “in this body offering Himself for all, He might deliver all ...
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• An Observation

  
  Dr Jim West — Authority: 623
  If you want to be remembered when you’re dead, write.   Memorably. Posted in Theology
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• Halloween Holiday

  
  ED UNLOADED - Daddy Blogger who discovers Parenting — Authority: 122
  In one of my recent posts, I talked about Halloween and the party that we had on that day. A reader asked whether if Christians can or should celebrate Halloween. This topic is of course closely link to topics like Harry Porter and Sun’s Music . In fact, Christianity Today (A mainstream Evangelical ...
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• Link-O-Rama

  
  Thinking Out Loud — Authority: 128
  Dallas First Baptist Church Plans to Spend $130M U.S. on This Downtown Complex The Office ’s Rainn Wilson is not a believer, but he does ask a good question:   Is television an acceptable method of ministry to the masses.  Personally, I like what Billy Graham did — nothing on a weekly basis, but quality ...
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• Two Kingdoms = Worshiping at Temple and on High Places

  
  Mark Horne — Authority: 135
  The church service the next day is amazing. The building is full, scores of people, some from other villages, singing hymns, taking communion, and some of them even reading from the Bible. The tribal chiefs are there too, singing and worshiping with the rest. The mission is an obvious success, and you don’t miss to ...
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• “I Don’t Have Enough Money” (A Question about Giving)

  
  My World — Authority: 139
  After Saturday night and the talk I gave, I got a bunch of questions on email, twitter and facebook about giving. A couple of days ago I blogged about some of the reasons people give for not giving back to God  and why we should give back to God . Throughout this week, I’ve been blogging those questions and ...
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• Berlin and Martinmass

  
  Intute blog — Authority: 129
  I missed blogging about 9 November and the Berlin Wall on that day, but thought I would combine it with today, formerly called Martinmass.  This was the feast of St Martin of Tours, sometimes called Old Halloween.  It is not really observed in England anymore, but when I was in Berlin one winter, I noticed publicity ...
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