I like to share my thoughts on theological and philosophical topics. I am also a student working through an MDiv and occasionally share papers on the blog. If you have any questions on a paper or blog post, send me a message! I’d love to talk with you about it.
Anxiety-Driven Theology
Israel did not simply want deliverance from Egypt. They wanted the security of Egypt without the oppression of Pharaoh. They wanted Yahweh to preserve the benefits of Empire while removing its cruelty. Human beings consistently try to remake God in the image of the systems that make them feel safe. That’s anxiety-driven theology culminating in idolatry.
Is Church an Institution? Or People?
You, by yourself, are not the Church. You cannot be. In fact, if you manage to get a few other people who band together with you, and you all happen to be christians, you’re still not the Church. And here’s why…
The Church is God’s dynamic organism on earth, fulfilling His mission to spread His Kingdom of salvation and righteousness across the entire world. You are either working with other Christians to make that mission a reality, or you are sitting around complaining at how others are doing it wrong.
