That being said, (and as you said) exceptions are always present. Its generally best that way, I believe, despite the amount of strife it may cause. After all, if people felt no stress, they’d probably do nothing at all.

Its worth noting that this could bring us into dangerous territory regarding generalizations, but most folks recognize that. I suppose that it comes down to moderation.

That is very true though, that pattern flow through groups with little resistance. People are more similar than we like to acknowledge, sometimes..

I was speaking in types. Numerous exceptions can be found within any of these groups and only the most crass and superficial of them could possibly tidily fit into the description.

But because these characteristics define the type, we can see the behavior patterns flow through the groups with little resistance.

Very intriguing. I’ll be back.

Email us and we can work on date.

The cruise was productive with an element of relaxation. It was great fun, made new friends, got to spend time with Andrew Pudewa, whom I love dearly.

it was a “business cruise” though, so it wasn’t relaxing in a vacation sort of way. I don’t find those relaxing either, though.

when do we get to see you and your fam? I want to see your new little one!

(in the end I chose the ability to duplicate myself at will – what mother wouldn’t like that?)

Hope you are well and that your cruise was productive and relaxing!

A guide yes, but as rule no. Some early Church fathers talked of noble notions implanted in us. Jesus talks of doing what is right, rather than according to appearances.

“In addition, things have a purpose, and love enables its object to fulfill both its purpose and its nature”

Agree, if we agree on love.

The sophist may believe the universe is unknowable but the self is. Rather than adapt, focus on the knowable, the self.

I have a different idea of scripture. When Jesus answers “I am” I’m reminded of eastern precepts.

Honestly, I don’t have the time right now to give you the depth you deserve. I realize any poorly formed ideas will be recognized, but I would enjoy discussing your post later.
Pelagian7

I’ve read this post a few times and I’m afraid I don’t understand it well enough to reply intelligently. Would you mind going back to the first paragraph and developing it a little more? If you don’t mind, please be careful with your sentence patterns as what you are saying shows a lot of careful thought and I truly want to understand it.

Thanks.

ajk

What a fascinating question! When I use the term “God is sovereign” I doubt that I have in mind exactly what you are thinking of when you speak of “the sovereignty of God.”

In fact, I would probably contend that God’s creativity is intimately related to His sovereignty.

I don’t know what Calvin’s perception of reality on this issue was because it is so incredibly difficult to get back into the mind of the man when he wrote, but I would suspect his view wasn’t of a “dictatorial iron clad definition.”

So I guess I would have to say, no, I can’t explain why sovereignty dominates theology at the cost of creativity. Obviously, theology is a human endeavor to try to explain great mysteries, so maybe it’s just a phase in that endeavor.

Since I’m just reasoning in circles, why not bring this back to something discussable. Why do you see sovereignty and creativity in conflict? What do you mean by each?

eager to hear more from you!

ajk