Re: MD Philosophy and Theology

From: Elizaphanian (elizaphanian@tiscali.co.uk)
Date: Fri Apr 04 2003 - 12:20:12 BST

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    Hi Steve,

    > I was thinking that a priest can get caught between relating his personal
    > beliefs and representing his church. Do feel that that is not an issue
    for
    > you?

    The Anglican church is pretty roomy where doctrine is concerned. As I say, I
    see myself as a pretty 'middle of the road' Anglican.

    > You would say, God can't be talked about, but God can be spoken to and
    > heard?

    Er.... all depends on what you mean by 'spoken to and heard' - as always. I
    sometimes think of God as being like the 'tilt mechanism' on a pinball
    machine - when you start moving away from God God starts flashing lights at
    you :o)

    > Do you think of God as an intelligence? A decision making entity?

    Not normally. "The personal source of meaning" is my definition _du jour_.
    (you could substitute 'value' for 'meaning' if you wanted)

    Cheers
    Sam

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