PhD: Twitter quote 50

PhD: Twitter quote 50

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2010 Theodicy and Practical Theology: PhD thesis, the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, Lampeter

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Y. Krikorian (1944)(2007) explains naturalism is part of nature, contains nothing supernatural, and that the scientific method should be used to explain all aspects of reality, including those assumed to be ‘spiritual’ in nature. Krikorian (1944)(2007: 1).

 I can accept that science must use natural and not supernatural means (Dubray: 1911)(2007: 1) (Krikorian (1944)(2007: 1), and is clearly often a discipline with different methods than theology or philosophy. One should not expect scientific method to be religious in nature. Many Christians of moderate positions and various traditions would disagree with the concept that nature is the fundamental and original source for all that exists. Dubray (1911)(2007: 1).

God is revealed in Scripture to be spiritual in nature as described in John 4:24, therefore God could never be proven to exist through the empirical, scientific testing of matter. Science is therefore a discipline outside of the realm of the supernatural.

DUBRAY, C.A. (1911)(2007) ‘Naturalism’, in New Advent: Catholic Encyclopedia, New York, Robert Appleton Company. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10713a.htm

KRIKORIAN, Y. (1944)(2007) (ed.), ‘Naturalism and the Human Spirit’, New York, Columbia University Press, in Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University. http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/naturalism/ 

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Y. Krikorian explains naturalism is part of nature, contains nothing supernatural; the scientific method should be used to explain all aspects of reality, including those assumed to be ‘spiritual’ in nature.

Scientism...my add.

Twitter version II

I can accept that science must use natural and not supernatural means and is clearly often a discipline with different methods than theology or philosophy. 

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PhD: Twitter quote 49

PhD: Twitter quote 49

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2010 Theodicy and Practical Theology: PhD thesis, the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, Lampeter

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Hans-Gunter Heimbrock (2005) notes that since religion and faith is experimental within empirical theology (Heimbrock :2005: 273-299), the social sciences have been used to examine social dynamics, conditions and contexts of religious life. Heimbrock (2005: 273-299). Francis (2005: 4). Cartledge (2003: 248-249). He reasons that pastoral work has also been assisted in this process. Heimbrock (2005: 273-299). There has been increased discussion involving standards and criteria for appropriate empirical research in theology. Heimbrock (2005: 273-299). 

Philosophically, I do not view Christian faith and philosophy as primarily experimental, (Heimbrock: 2005: 273-299), although I can grant Heimbrock’s point that the social sciences can deal with the existing experimental aspects of religion and assist in understanding. Heimbrock (2005: 273-299). Francis (2005: 4). Cartledge (2003: 248-249). The experimental nature (Heimbrock: 2005: 273-299). of empirical theology can not only lead to a better understanding of practical theology within the Christian Church, but when applied the theodicy related questions in this project, can help to explain how the theoretical theories of theologians and philosophers are being understood and accepted by persons that attend church. 

CARTLEDGE, MARK J. (2002) Charismatic Glossolalia, Hants, England, Ashgate Publishing Company. 

CARTLEDGE, MARK J. (2003) Practical Theology, Carlisle, Cumbria, England, Paternoster Press. 

FRANCIS, LESLIE J. and Practical Theology Team (2005) ‘Practical and Empirical Theology’, in University of Wales, Bangor website, University of Wales, Bangor. http://www.bangor.ac.uk/rs/pt/ptunit/definition.php 

HEIMBROCK, HANS-GUNTER (2005) ‘From Data to Theory: Elements of Methodology in Empirical Phenomenological Research in Practical Theology’, in International Journal of Practical Theology, Volume 9, December, Berlin, Walter D. Gruyter. http://xolopo.de/religionswissenschaften/data_theory_elements_methodology_empirical_15063.html 

PhD: Twitter quote 49

Religion and faith is experimental within empirical theology. Philosophically, I do not view Christian faith and philosophy as primarily experimental.

PhD:Twitter quote 48

PhD:Twitter quote 48

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2010 Theodicy and Practical Theology: PhD thesis, the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, Lampeter

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I reason that the atoning and resurrection work of Christ for believers must remain an essential element of Christian preaching, teaching and ministry. 

However, Brown believes the Bible teaches that there is hope for those in the world who are poor and oppressed. Brown (1984: 14). Gebara (2002: 107). Brown explains that if God sided with these suffering persons in Biblical times, he also does today. Brown (1984: 14). I can grant this proposition (Brown (1984: 14), and state that although the salvific work of Christ for humanity should remain the core of Christian faith and philosophy, simultaneous to this Christians must help in an earthly physical sense, those they are attempting to assist in a spiritual sense. This is an important and essential way of making theology practical. 

BROWN, ROBERT MCAFEE (1984) Unexpected News, Philadelphia, The Westminster Press. 

GEBARA, IVONE (2002) Out of the Depths, Translated by Ann Patrick Ware, Minneapolis, Fortress Press.

Twitter version I

I reason that the atoning and resurrection work of Christ for believers must remain an essential element of Christian preaching, teaching and ministry. 

Twitter version II

The salvific work of Christ for humanity should remain the core of Christian faith and philosophy, simultaneous to this Christians must help in an earthly physical sense.

PhD:Twitter quote 47

PhD:Twitter quote 47

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Harold Lindsell (1976) explains it is always a possibility that persons in the church can in practice deny what they believe in principle, although principle and practice should work together. 

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Harold Lindsell noted it is a possibility that persons in the church can in practice deny what they believe in principle. (Belief does not always lead to proper actions, my add)

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LINDSELL, HAROLD (1976) The Battle for the Bible, Grand Rapids, Zondervan Publishing House.

2010 Theodicy and Practical Theology: PhD thesis, the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, Lampeter