tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8355052.post9084602508287203321..comments2024-03-28T09:52:15.415-04:00Comments on Common Denominator: Reconciliation (Wes Theo Series)Ken Schenckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745548537303356655noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8355052.post-21194349087864910252012-03-11T22:58:45.596-04:002012-03-11T22:58:45.596-04:00When there is supernatural understanding of reconc...When there is supernatural understanding of reconcilliation,there is an assumption of alienation, and a call for reconciliation toward one's relationship to "God" or "the Church". Such understanding is framed by sacrifice, as "God" is the one that has to be appeased, or restituted. Theologians have framed such understanding of sacrifice by the use of "God's Son" (as "God" offering himself, or as the moral model as "god" ). The Church Fathers had many ways to frame such understanding depending on how "God", the world and outcomes were understood.<br /><br />Empiricists would understand reconcilliation using Jesus' life as a moral example (teaching tool) for training others how to behave. These would have a "one size fits all moral model" if the context were Christian. Other models might be a tool for other contexts. These models can be useful for educational purposes or experiments in sociology, psychology and/or international relations.<br /><br />Naturalists would understand the systems of governments and how these conflict as to values, and goals and seek to rectify these differences with treaties. This is the place for diplomatic and international relations within national identifications and global affairs.<br /><br />I guess I just re-framed your synopsis. :-)....Angie Van De Merwehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12617299120618867829noreply@blogger.com