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Concrete Grace

Aristotle’s epistemology, and by extension that of his disciples, particularly Aquinas, is a wonderment of detail. It provides us a theoretical landscape that moves from the receptivity for sensation to the actualization of the concept. It might be compared to … Continue reading

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The Serpent and the Symbol

Sacred texts and tales frequently tell of a serpent. The serpentine symbol carries varied understandings for it is the nature of a symbol to stand as portal to an unfathomable well of meaningfulness, the subconscious intimacy with the primal forces … Continue reading

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Occidental Ideas, Part 18: The Enlightenment

In contraindication of the pantheistic tendencies of continental rationalism and the scepticism of the British thought there arose a certain intellectual lure to delete all things past as childish and antiquated fribble, and begin upon a foundation new yet ancient, … Continue reading

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on Being Christian–3, Vitality vs Dogmatics

In my Holy Week posting, on Sin, I spoke from the Scriptures and in the language of the Scriptures. I have no objection to humanism or the secular tongue visiting or speaking from these sacred texts; indeed, I daily pray … Continue reading

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on Sin

There are a number of terms in Christian dogmatic theology, and by extension preaching, that are often bantered about as if separate and distinct realities existing in some real or logical sequence: salvation (saved, healed, given health, restored to life), … Continue reading

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on Being Christian–2, Patrimony and Provisions

There are verses often well placed at the beginning of the communion service, verses that were undoubtedly daily upon the lips of Jesus: “Hear Israel, the Lord your God is one, and with all your heart, soul, mind and might, … Continue reading

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on Being a Christian–1, Paradoxes, Perceptions, Possibilities

Recently, a friend indulged me to summarize Christianity in a few sentences. That she was disposed to do so or that I managed so to do, I have yet to decipher which is the greater miracle. My coup d’oeil of … Continue reading

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