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25 06 2007

Out of the Closet: Theological Confession Meme

Posted by: chris_layton in Theology

From here and here:

I confess: that while I think that theology should attend to its own concerns, I often use the language of critical theory in theological discussions

I confess: that even though I know I should be conversant in the concerns of my reformed tradition, whenever the words Calvin, Justification, Election, etc.., are used my mind hazes over.

I confess: whenever I am in school for theology, I wish I were studying philosophy, and whenever I am studying philosophy, I wish I were in a theology class.

I confess: I periodically consider giving it all up and joining a monastery

More additions, as they come to me…

I confess: That while I don’t doubt the existence of God, I doubt His goodness more often than I care to admit

I confess: I often worry that technology use (like this blog) has been detrimental to my being a theologian. But I haven’t done anything about it.

I confess: That while I got my Heidegger, Kant, Neitzsche, Shopenhauer, and Hegel first hand I understood only a small fraction of it.

I confess: I enjoy reading Marx more than I enjoy reading most theologians.

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4 Responses to “Out of the Closet: Theological Confession Meme”

  1. Confession Meme « flying.farther says:
    June 25th, 2007 at 11:48 am

    […] Published June 25th, 2007 confession , meme A meme just started up, as I’m sure some of you are well aware. Its a confessional meme. Heres […]

  2. Fred says:
    June 25th, 2007 at 9:40 pm

    It seems kind of sad that you would be bored by your own reformed tradition. If you never grapple with it, won’t it always be there, lurking, exercising its influence in unknown ways …

    I haven’t read much in the reformed tradition, but I thought Gura’s bio of Edwards was beautiful and outstanding. It gave me a deeper connection with my American Protestant roots (cradle Catholic myself).

    Fred

  3. chris_layton says:
    June 25th, 2007 at 9:55 pm

    Fred,

    You’re right, of course. Perhaps I should follow your lead and track down the biography you mention. It seems to me that while agreement may not be necessary, some appreciation is due. Appreciation which I should like to acquire.

  4. adam mcinturf says:
    June 26th, 2007 at 4:10 pm

    I periodically consider dropping out of college and training for ultimate fighting at Team Quest. And I’m pretty confident I could do it and still be a pacifist. Here are a few of my confessions.

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