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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• WHAT IS AN EVANGELICAL ARMINIAN?

  
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  Calvinist Michael Hortons article, "Evangelical Arminians: Option or Oxymoron?", written in 1992 and still promoted on The White Horse Inn website (as of November 22, 2009), suggests that the words evangelical and Arminian cannot be used in connection with one another. Let us investigate the article as it stands ...
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• THE book on Christian spirituality for today. . .

  
  Cranach: The Blog of Veith — Authority: 524
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• From the Morning Scripture Readings (Ii)

  
  TitusOneNine — Authority: 546
  Praise the LORD! O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures for ever! Who can utter the mighty doings of the LORD, or show forth all his praise? Blessed are they who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times! --Psalm 106:1-3
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• From the Morning Scripture Readings (I)

  
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  And the LORD roars from Zion, and utters his voice from Jerusalem, and the heavens and the earth shake. But the LORD is a refuge to his people, a stronghold to the people of Israel. --Joel 3:16
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• A review of Christianity in Crisis: 21st Century. By Hank Hanegraaff.

  
  CultureWatch — Authority: 492
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• Should I have been a (NT) theologian?

  
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• Review of The Lost World Of Genesis One: Conclusion

  
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• Twitter

  
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• Some Things I Think Evangelicals Can Learn from Catholicism

  
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• Arminians and Penal Substitution

  
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• Mikvah the living waters is our Hashem, our hope

  
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• Baptism by full immersion and the Mikvah connection…

  
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• Media And Mourning: Somebody Said A Prayer

  
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• One down – Two to go

  
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• Our Allegiance to the Crown of Thorns

  
  http://fratres.wordpress.com — Authority: 493
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• The fathers role in bringing up the children…

  
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• Writing at the Aquila Report

  
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