Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #theology, aggregated by home.social.
'the very project of creating intelligent machines in our image is, to use Nietzschean language, born out of the spirit of religion and how the ways in which it is used still fit and sustain religious patterns of thinking and practice'
#technology #theology #ai #genAI #polycrisis
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42438-026-00704-x
Hell is often depicted as a place of eternal punishment and suffering in various religious texts. Many believe it serves as a warning about the consequences of one's actions in life. The concept of hell varies significantly across cultures and religions. Some view it as a literal place, while others interpret it metaphorically. Understanding these perspectives can deepen our knowledge of human beliefs and fears. #Afterlife #Theology #Philosophy #ReligiousStudies #CulturalBeliefs
Hell is depicted in many traditions as a place of punishment after death. Its interpretations vary widely but often focus on consequences of actions and moral justice.
https://www.europesays.com/3295121/ St Augustine’s reservations about ‘just war’ #CatholicChurch #Peace #StAugustine #StatoDellaCittàDelVaticano #StatusCivitatisVaticanae #theology #Vatican #VaticanCity #VaticanCityState #Vaticano #war
Relationship evangelism isn't always superior to immediate sharing, but it's crucial for those we already know. To truly go deep, we must move conversations from interests to values to worldview. This framework helps us understand where the gospel truly confronts a person's beliefs.
https://keelancook.com/go-deep-moving-beyond-the-surface-in-evangelism
Quran Surah Maryam 19:23-24
She said: Oh, I wish I had died before this and was in oblivion, forgotten. Then he called to her from below her: Do not grieve.
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Acts of Philip
Mariamne baptized and taught, and the Lord was with her wherever she went.
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My newest post, “Reading Some Hartshorne” is now on Substack. #God #theology https://johnpohl602530.substack.com/p/reading-some-hartshorne
Initial research discerns varied receptivity among Nones. NiNos may pray daily, responding differently than Zealous Atheists. Surprisingly, while literature often assumes Nones are outside the church, this research suggests you may have Nones already within your congregation. This nuanced understanding is vital for strategic outreach and discipleship in local churches. #church #evangelism #leadership
https://keelancook.com/navigating-the-nones
The teleological argument posits that the design and order in the universe suggest the existence of an intelligent designer. This perspective highlights the complexity of life and the universe as evidence of purposeful creation. Many philosophers and theologians have debated this argument for centuries. What are your thoughts on the implications of this argument for belief in a higher power? #Philosophy #Theology #DesignArgument #ExistenceOfGod #IntelligentDesign
Infancy Gospel of Thomas
Jesus took from the clay of the pools twelve sparrows and commanded them to fly; they flew away chirping.
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