It is interesting what we see as valuable contributions to dialogue about theology, and what criteria people use to make judgements may contribute to theological discourse. Is it a well reserached piece of exegesis, or biblical study? Is it the qualifications someone has? Is it because we view them as sound, or endorsed by an institution?
I am and the church on the edge or flow work is often in the marmite category, people love it or hate it. Sometimes this is because people dont know me and I use lots of short cuts when I speak about the work, assuming that people have a shared understanding which they dont, – so I loose people or lead them to assume a level of heresy that is not true. However I came across this great quote from Gutierrrez and is one which I need to remember when I hear other peoples stories.
Every theology has a universal significance or to put it more accuratly, every theology is a question and a challenge for belivers living other human situations”
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I find my natural tendency is to look down on those who may not have had the training I have, or who I feel don’t desire to grapple with theology like I want to do.
But like Gutierrez says – ‘every theology has a universal significance.’ Every perspective is valid.
I guess there is an element that those who have deliberately allowed the Spirit to influence and direct their thinking will be speaking truth in a supernatural, non-worldly wise way. That is great and we need people who seek to bring God into situations and discussions.
Thanks Richard – that’s a great quote