N. T. Wright on Creation Care
I have had several conversations lately that have me giving my theological opinion about something and ending with a comment that goes something like this “..but it really depends on your belief in other areas of theology like eschatology, soteriology, covenants, etc”.
It has become increasingly clear to me that one belief leads to another and that there is really no position that will stand on its own (probably obvious to most people I’m sure). Which means if you’re trying to teach something about one thing, you really need to go back to the belief that sets the foundation for the other belief.
For example, your views on “evangelism” are going to be strongly influenced by your ideas about predestination. How you interpret where/what hell is and who will be there will be heavily influenced by your soteriology.
N. T. Wright talks in this article about how this “reasoning principle” applies to creation care. It’s a short little “essay” so jog over and give it a look-see. Thanks to Julie for the tip.
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You should check out Beyond Foundationalism by Stanley Grenz. It discusses the simlar belief that all beliefs are based on other beliefs, and ultimately understanding that foundational belifes can be questioned and should be, but it is ok to do this. I love Grenz.
On a side not, but a ghastly similar one (I just like that word),
Did you read that Exxon was offering to pay $10,000 per article for scientists to dispute the IPCC report that declares with almost certainty that humans have aided in the crises of climate change?
Gotta love capitalism and corporate power sometimes.
yeah, in a world where everything can be bought - even the “truth”, it certainly makes things a bit more complicated.