Humanocentric Theism in We Have Been Believers
Each reflection should be 200 words. The reflection provides the student the opportunity to address a theological issue or question raised in the assigned reading for week. It is also an opportunity for the student to substantively react to a statement made by an author or authors, or compare multiple authors on a common concept, idea, or theme. Students will be evaluated on the theological quality of her or his reflection.
Book: We Have Been Believers
By: James H. Evans, Jr.
Chapter 3
Mark McIntosh/Frank Griswold, Mark McIntosh/Frank Griswold, “The Mystery of the Trinity,” in Seeds of Faith: Theology and Spirituality at the Heart of Christian Belief, chapter 4 (Uploaded)
Ashley Cocksworth, “Enlarge our Minds: Prayer and the Trinity,” in Prayer: A Guide for the Perplexed, chapter 3 (uploaded)
REFLECTION POST #3: HUMANOCENTRIC THEISM
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Reflection Post #2: Humanocentric Theism
A major concept in chapter of 3 of the book by Evans (2012) is humanocentric theism, which has that humans have been given the freedom to create their social existence by God. In this concept proposed by William R. Jones, emphasis is placed on the freedom, choice, and activity of humanity instead of God (Evans 2012). This is was in response to compensatory beliefs that had African Americans believing that they would receive divine
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