To whomever:
I read theological presentations with the hope of coming across some
"gem" of an idea that is grounded in the bibilical message. It is for this
reason that I do not read fiction.
I am about half way through the Mediation of Christ. Because
of some of the comments of the author of that book, I have decided
to -- on a personal level -- to resist or seek alternative
explanations for ANYTHING I see in the Message that strikes me as being
grounded in dualism.
The finite and infinite.
Good and evil
The carnal nature and the Indwelling.
Perhaps some of you could add to this rather humble
list. Is there some way (from a biblical perspective, of
course) that the above considerations are not separated by the divide
that gives us dualism as an explanation
?
And, is it possible to think outside the limitations of "dualism" without
destroying the uniqueness of each of the above
matters. I.e., does "good" have definition apart from
"evil." "Dualism" is a single word used to
describe OUR CONCEPT of the stated issues. Correct? If
"dualistic" is the word that
describes MY THINKING of carnality and Indwelling (the old man and the new
man) , is there a single word that could be used to describe an opposing
conceptual disposition -- two aspects of the same
thing?
I believe man has but one nature. It grows from the profane to the
divine with God's fellowship. This growth is seen as carnal at one point
and spiritual at another.
That's easy.
What about eternal life and eternal death? Or, heaven and
hell? What of love and hate?
And why is this important? Well, I have no answer
for that question. But I do know that
the importance us such a quest could manifest itself in the pursuit of an
answer.
JD
