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The next Sydney College of Divinity's Theology Research Network - ISCAST seminar in the series "Religiously Human in a Techno-Scientific World: Theological, Missional, and Pastoral Perspectives" Topic: Pope Francis’ Critique of the “Technocratic Paradigm” Friday, 12 April 2024, 2–4 pm AEST (via Zoom) Abstract: In his Laudato Si’ (LS) (2015) and recently in Laudate Deum (LD), issued on the feast of St Francis of Assisi, 4 October 2023, Pope Francis has responded with evangelical fervour to the climate crisis. Influenced by his study of the theologian Romano Guardini, Francis judges the “technocratic paradigm” to be a key cause of this crisis: “It is ‘a certain way of understanding human life and activity [that] has gone awry, to the serious detriment of the world around us.’ Deep down, it consists in thinking ‘as if reality, goodness, and truth automatically flow from technological and economic power as such.’ As a logical consequence, it then becomes easy ‘to accept the idea of infinite or unlimited growth, which proves so attractive to economists, financiers, and experts in technology’” (LD 20, citing LS at a number of points). While emphasising that “science and technology are wonderful products of a God-given human creativity” (LS 102), Francis makes a plea for guiding humanity’s technological powers by respect for creation, a “pilgrimage of reconciliation with the world that is our home” (LD 69). This paper will focus on Francis’ critique of the “technocratic paradigm” and ask how it can be countered by a discernment of technology’s role and purpose in a Christian ethical perspective. Speaker: Robert Gascoigne Respondent: Anne Lanyon Details about the speakers, this seminar series, and free registration can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gBGUCVNz

Contents of My Library The second book Lectures on theology by His Eminence the scholar and researcher Sheikh Jaafar Al-Subhani Summary by Sheikh Ali Al-Rabbani Al-Kalpayani, new edition, published by the Imam Al-Sadiq Foundation, peace be upon him, for the year 1421 AH. The table of contents of the book consists of seven sections: The first section is under the title Concerning God Almighty’s Essence and His Oneness and contains three chapters beginning on page 11 and ending on page 72. The title of the second section is on His names and attributes of God Almighty and begins on page 75 and ends on page 141, while the third section is devoted to In discussing the topics of justice and wisdom, which consists of 12 chapters from 155-229, the fourth section also includes five chapters from 244-279, and the fifth section discusses special prophecy, which consists of six chapters 295-329, and the sixth section discusses the imamate and caliphate, which consists of eight chapters. 339-389, as for the seventh section, it has ten chapters 403-467, then the conclusion 477-496, followed by the index of the book 503, and the book is a collection of topics related to philosophy, beliefs, logic, and theology. For reference, and as an introduction to the topic of the book, it was mentioned in the title of the first chapter, p. 11. Why do we search for the existence of God Almighty? It is necessary for the reader to be familiar with some of the terms mentioned in the book such as necessity, possibility, occurrence, essence, proof of systems, proof of occurrence, and emanation. Note: I will be happy to discuss ideas for the contents of the book within the framework of the academic scientific aspect. Thank you to all readers and followers!

How should theology students exhibit caution as they study God’s Word? Read today’s blog post from our professor of systematic theology, Dr. Keith Mathison, to discover how we are to approach theological study.

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Whose Fantasy, Which Theology? Reflections on Theology, Fantasy, and Imagination: Part 1 – The Baptized Imagination

THEOLOGY VS. MISSIONS … Are theology and missions at odds? If not, what is the relationship between theology and missions? Seems like many times we have the theology camp and the missions camp. We have the theological education and discussions over here. While the missiological education and discussions are over there. Theology is the learning about and understanding of God. And missions is the learning about and understanding of the Mission of that same God. Therefore, wouldn’t it be reasonable to expect theology and missions to be closely connected? Thus the statement … “All Missions must be theology based. All Theology must be missions focused” … seems an appropriate and concise summary of this relationship. Let’s briefly look at each sentence in the statement. All Missions must be theology based: How can one go out involved in missions to advance the Mission of God without having all they do and say established on the theology of that God whose Mission they are working to complete? In order to effectively complete God’s Mission one must have an understanding of that God in order to do what that God has asked them to do in their mission. How can one share with others about God, who He is, what He has done and is doing, what He expects of those who surrender to Him, His salvation available, and what the family of God and Kingdom of God looks like on this earth … If they don’t have an appropriate theology of God. Missions exists because of the theology of God - that God is a missionary God with a plan for worldwide conquest. All Theology must be missions focused: Understanding the Mission of God arises from understanding God. God is about God being worshipped by people from every group of people in the world so that God is glorified among all creation both seen and unseen by the physical world. That is God’s end game. Thus, when one is learning about and coming to an understanding of God (which is theology) everything must tie into and point to God’s Mission - the Great Commission. I might even go so far as to say, the deeper one goes with theology the more God’s Mission focused and passionate they should become. And, if this isn’t happening, perhaps their theological training has gone off track somewhere. So … What do you think about this topic?

"In my contemplation, I traverse the nuanced landscapes of theology and naturalism, seeking to expand naturalistic perspective. Theology, traditionally defined as the study of God’s nature and actions in creation, delves into the profound mysteries of primary and secondary nature, grappling with the essence of divinity as manifested in the material world. Conversely, naturalism presents a complex challenge in its ever-evolving definition, with boundaries blurred by varying interpretations and scholarly discourse." #ConsciousnessExploration #NaturalismAndTheology #HardProblemOfConsciousness #TheologicalTurn #ScientificInquiry #InterdisciplinaryApproach #ConsciousnessMysteries #PhilosophyOfMind #ScienceAndTheology #HolisticUnderstanding #ExistentialContemplation #IntellectualExploration #DisciplinaryBoundaries #NextIndustrialRevolution #LeadershipAndConsciousness

"In my contemplation, I traverse the nuanced landscapes of theology and naturalism, seeking to expand naturalistic perspective. Theology, traditionally defined as the study of God’s nature and actions in creation, delves into the profound mysteries of primary and secondary nature, grappling with the essence of divinity as manifested in the material world. Conversely, naturalism presents a complex challenge in its ever-evolving definition, with boundaries blurred by varying interpretations and scholarly discourse." #ConsciousnessExploration #NaturalismAndTheology #HardProblemOfConsciousness #TheologicalTurn #ScientificInquiry #InterdisciplinaryApproach #ConsciousnessMysteries #PhilosophyOfMind #ScienceAndTheology #HolisticUnderstanding #ExistentialContemplation #IntellectualExploration #DisciplinaryBoundaries #NextIndustrialRevolution #LeadershipAndConsciousness

“Introduction to Evangelical Theology" written by Karl Barth The first point is the idea that because the view of salvation and faith in Christianity is universal, individuality as Japanese does not have essential significance. (This is the standpoint of Karl Barth.)However, for example, in Germany, when efforts were made to develop and nurture especially "German" Christianity and a theology suitable for it, it is well known that it did not go well. Likewise, even if one attempts to develop particularly "American" or "Swiss" theology, it will not yield desirable results. And the same would apply to especially "Japanese" theology. The crucial point is always that, wherever theology may have national characteristics that are legitimate and even necessary, what is decisive is that theology, while possessing such particularity, is evangelical, rooted in the Bible, and globally valid. In this regard, I would like to raise serious questions about Mr. Kitamori Yoshizo's "Theology of the Pain of God." According to Michaelson's book (page 73-99), among the various attempts mentioned there, it seems to me not only to be the most brilliant but also the most "Japanese." I am glad to hear that Mr. Kitamori is not yet an old man. While possessing Japanese individuality, he aims to further clarify a theology that is evangelical, rooted in the Bible, and globally valid, rather than merely "Japanese." He has the time and ability to do so.Such a theology, which I intended to describe in the first three lectures of this book, is humble but also free, critical, and joyful learning.I do not consider our "Western" theology to be incomparable as a whole. I also do not think that what I have attempted as a theologian aiming in the direction mentioned above is incomparable. Therefore, what I would like to know, even in these lectures, is whether this will be received and understood by my Japanese readers as "Western," let alone as something delivered solely by me in oral and written form, and whether it will be received and understood only as a single offering“

"In my contemplation, I traverse the nuanced landscapes of theology and naturalism, seeking to expand naturalistic perspective. Theology, traditionally defined as the study of God’s nature and actions in creation, delves into the profound mysteries of primary and secondary nature, grappling with the essence of divinity as manifested in the material world. Conversely, naturalism presents a complex challenge in its ever-evolving definition, with boundaries blurred by varying interpretations and scholarly discourse." #ConsciousnessExploration #NaturalismAndTheology #HardProblemOfConsciousness #TheologicalTurn #ScientificInquiry #InterdisciplinaryApproach #ConsciousnessMysteries #PhilosophyOfMind #ScienceAndTheology #HolisticUnderstanding #ExistentialContemplation #IntellectualExploration #DisciplinaryBoundaries #NextIndustrialRevolution #LeadershipAndConsciousness