"I am not unaware of the danger that in this way [the method of relating theology to culture] the substance of the Christian message may be lost. Nevertheless, this danger must be risked, and once one has realized this, one must proceed in this direction. Dangers are not a reason for avoiding a serious demand."
Paul Tillich (from Liberation of Theology, Juan Luis Segundo)
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theology does need to come down out of the ivory tower. we do need to come down off the mountain of revelation into the valley of demons!
Tillich voices the core issue I am wrestling with this semester. I've been studying for a lot of years and this year is the first time it all seems to be hammering hard on my heart and compelling me to action.
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