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World, Community, Self

The theologian exists in the world, in the Christian community, and with his or herself.

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Theologische Existenz ist wie die eines jeden menschlichen Lebewesens Existenz im gegenwärtigen Äon des Kosmos.  . . . [der Theologe] liest die Zeitung und kann nicht vergessen, dass er eben noch Jes. 40 oder Joh 1 oder Röm 8 gelesen hat.  . . . Gottes freies, unverdientes, aller menschlichen Unvernunft und Verkehrtheit trotzendes Ja zum [...]

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More than Fascination

Theology leads to a concern that is more than fascination.

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To what new do the signs point?

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Wonder

Wonder is the first, last, and always essential experience of theological existence.

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Let it Be

Theology has no control over the Spirit; it can only let the Spirit come. Unspiritual theology is worse than the mischief caused by juvenile delinquents.

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There are other spirits, good and evil, but only the Spirit of God gives freedom.

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The Spirit is free like the wind.

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If theology seems to be suspended in mid-air, it is borne aloft by the power of the Spirit.

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From an outsider’s point of view, theology is suspended in the air. What is theology’s power?

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