The Theological Replacement Term Meme
Here's the deal.
1. Think of a theological term has gotten so stagnant or warped or misunderstood or polarized that it's high time for a replacement term.
2. Think of the replacement term.
3. One sentence on what's wrong with the old one.
4. One sentence on why the new one is better (unless its self-explanatory).
5. Then, link to the person that tagged you, and finally...
6. Tag five more people who you think can come up with a good one.
Remember, people, they're just words, so don't be afraid of a little blasphemy. Attempts to dig deeper into theological perspectives are always considered blasphemous...at first.
1. Think of a theological term has gotten so stagnant or warped or misunderstood or polarized that it's high time for a replacement term.
2. Think of the replacement term.
3. One sentence on what's wrong with the old one.
4. One sentence on why the new one is better (unless its self-explanatory).
5. Then, link to the person that tagged you, and finally...
6. Tag five more people who you think can come up with a good one.
Remember, people, they're just words, so don't be afraid of a little blasphemy. Attempts to dig deeper into theological perspectives are always considered blasphemous...at first.
Also, you don't have to wait until you're tagged. If you come across this thing and think of a good one, jump right in!
Feel free to cut/paste the instructions.
Here's mine:
OLD TERM: Trinity -- Too long defined as "3=1" using Aristotelian categories, categories nowhere to be found in the Judeo-Christian worldview.
NEW TERM: Almighty Father revealed by the life/death/resurrection of the Son who was fully indwelt by and therefore fully unleashed the Spirit of the Almighty Father as revealed by the life/death/resurrection of the Son who was fully indwelt... (don't forget the "...") -- Clunky, yes, but it eliminates the old, outdated categories and incorporates a cyclical/relational element while maintaining an appropriate sense of mystery.
I tag:
Mofast
Trevin...Oops, Trevin's on sabbatical. Too bad.
Here's mine:
OLD TERM: Trinity -- Too long defined as "3=1" using Aristotelian categories, categories nowhere to be found in the Judeo-Christian worldview.
NEW TERM: Almighty Father revealed by the life/death/resurrection of the Son who was fully indwelt by and therefore fully unleashed the Spirit of the Almighty Father as revealed by the life/death/resurrection of the Son who was fully indwelt... (don't forget the "...") -- Clunky, yes, but it eliminates the old, outdated categories and incorporates a cyclical/relational element while maintaining an appropriate sense of mystery.
I tag:
Mofast
Eugene (C'mon. You gotta do it this time!)
Grace and Peace,
Raffi
Raffi, I'm going to have to think about this one.
Wouldn't have expected anything different, Jonathan. That's why you're on the list.