Heh. Wouldn't have it any other way, bro. 
The relationship of Oneness to Diversity is like unto the Oneness of one, singular body and the mutually-affirmed differentiation, uniqueness, and particularity of all the cells, organs, and systems in that one body. Each cell can meaningfully say "We are One" while wholly saying "We are Diverse." Of course, this is the Loderian bi-polar assymmetrical relational unity between Oneness and Diversity, where Oneness has "marginal control" over the Differentiated in the relationality.
One Body <=> One biosphere
One Cell <=> One human being in the biosphere
Same analogy exists in the Church:
One Body <=> One Body of Christ/"Giant Jesus"
One Cell <=> One believer/"little Christ"
Helpful nuance, right, Tom? hehehee....
One more example...
There is a bipolar assymmetrical relational unity between the Oneness of God (the monarchia of the Father) and the the THREE Differentiated Hypostases (Persons), as the Oneness has "marginal control" over the Diffentiation, as ONE divine nature is shared by all THREE as the ONE uncreated reality that IS the eternal event of the One Triune God.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. Post Edited (One Love) : 1/27/2012 1:00:47 AM (GMT-6) |