Now, why would God be three and one – what difference would that make? For a long time, many Christian theologians, I think, were taught like I was… that the Triune aspect of God’s nature was academic and interesting, but of no real practical value. I hinted earlier that recent discussions have focused in on…Continue reading Is the Trinity Rational? Part III
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Is the Trinity Rational – Part II
The Christian teaching of the trinity says that the eternal God has among His traits the characteristic of “One-ness.” This is a vital teaching for Christians since we are not polytheists. There is only One God. This teaching an be found clearly in the Jewish roots of Christianity – arguably the oldest of the Monotheistic…Continue reading Is the Trinity Rational – Part II
Is the Trinity Rational – Part I
Is the Christian doctrine of the “Trinity” rational? I am committed to the concept that God is a rational God. Let me make sure and clarify, though, since people do not know what that word means most of the time. I recently offered to come speak at an atheist’s meeting and described myself as a…Continue reading Is the Trinity Rational – Part I