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Thinking Otherwise: Theology, Inculturation And Climate Change, Glenn J. Morrison
Thinking Otherwise: Theology, Inculturation And Climate Change, Glenn J. Morrison
Glenn J Morrison
Eco-Theology and Creation Spirituality are examples of major attempts todialogue with science. In the process, they have journeyed through diversity. In contrast, the essay will seek to take another route to think otherwise upon ecological responsibility. First, it comments on the danger of being forgetful of the Christian narrative. This is not to deny the impact of climate change or global warming, but to argue that fear and factsshould not necessarily be the starting point for addressing our present concern. The essaythen brings into conversation the idea of ‘the quest’ for Jesus the Christ. The quest consistsof five key stages: …
Journeying Towards The Heart In The Spirit Of St. Augustine, Glenn J. Morrison
Journeying Towards The Heart In The Spirit Of St. Augustine, Glenn J. Morrison
Glenn J Morrison
Theology often takes the form of analysis, proofs and thematisations. St.
Augustine’s Confessions remind us that this need not always be so. It teaches us that
reflections on our feelings and life are sacred ways to communicate with God. It isstrange that theologians at times seem to avoid the personal world of sharing in favourof ontological proofs and judgments. We seem to be too interested in theory rather thanthe spiritual and biblical journey towards faith, hope and love. In this article I want totry to make theology more accessible, and therefore seek to find resonance in the heart.
In this …