Tuesday, June 14, 2005

Emergent/Postmodern?

Yeah, that's more what I thought, based on my recent reading (see the left column)! At least I recognize Brian McLaren's photo! Hah! I guess I've successfully left 75% of Fundamentalism behind, too. Hmmmm............. Here are the results of my Theological Worldview poll:

You scored as Emergent/Postmodern. You are Emergent/Postmodern in your theology. You feel alienated from older forms of church, you don't think they connect to modern culture very well. No one knows the whole truth about God, and we have much to learn from each other, and so learning takes place in dialogue. Evangelism should take place in relationships rather than through crusades and altar-calls. People are interested in spirituality and want to ask questions, so the church should help them to do this.

Emergent/Postmodern

89%

Evangelical Holiness/Wesleyan

86%

Neo orthodox

71%

Classical Liberal

46%

Roman Catholic

43%

Reformed Evangelical

39%

Modern Liberal

36%

Charismatic/Pentecostal

32%

Fundamentalist

25%

What's your theological worldview?
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Monday, June 13, 2005

Guess I need to read some Moltmann

You scored as Jürgen Moltmann. The problem of evil is central to your thought, and only a crucified God can show that God is not indifferent to human suffering. Christian discipleship means identifying with suffering but also anticipating the new creation of all things that God will bring about.

Jürgen Moltmann

60%

Anselm

60%

Charles Finney

53%

Karl Barth

47%

Friedrich Schleiermacher

47%

John Calvin

40%

Martin Luther

33%

Paul Tillich

33%

Jonathan Edwards

20%

Augustine

20%

Which theologian are you?
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Thursday, June 09, 2005

My New Hero

I met Ethel yesterday; she's my new hero. She's a 54 year old black woman who works in a dress shop for minimum wage (at best). She has numerous physical ailments and a criminal record; constant reminders of her past. She's caring for her four grandchildren; the father is long gone and the mother is off "in Dallas, doin' her thing." She came to PATH yesterday for some help with groceries and gas. She wants a better job and a decent place to live, but that felony conviction 10 years ago for a drug charge keeps that dream out of reach. Her oldest granddaughter is now "13 but looks like 18", and Ethel is scared to death for her. She's wearing herself out, keeping watch, monitoring phone calls, checking with friends and schools - committed to providing the guidance and protection these children need. But, it's getting her down; she doesn't feel well, she feels like a failure, and she really wants "to have a little fun in my life." But there's no time or money for that. She's got the next generation of her family to raise! No urban legend here, this is as real as life gets. She's my hero!