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PotOnWheel
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| Posted 6/17/2003 2:31 AM (GMT -6) |   | quote:
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This thread is inspired by Modes' "Playing God..." thread. HOW? And WHY did I put it on this, the "Let’s solve the problem of evil" forum? Well, the answer is (I think) the same reason why Modes put his thread here. "Solving the problem of evil" is for the Christian not simply to make things on earth "function" better (functionalism), or be more straight-foreward (pragmatism), or any other strictly material thing. Mankind is ordained by God to occupy that unique place in creation--both in the sensible and in the inteligible (physical and spiritual) domains. (Which is why sin could come into the physical world--and why the devil targeted mankind.)
"Solving the problem of evil" is properly the problem of dealing with sin. And ONLY Christ can do that. And we can only be a part of that IN Christ. Even our best plans ('structurally' true) go sour due to the selfcentered twists that we put on them ('directional' problem). Look at politica and commerce. Look at church polity, schools. You will find BOTH the good and the bad, and find them intermixed. BOTH 'structure' and 'direction' (with God's creational-will or against it) must be correct for anything to be truly God-honoring!!!
So, what's a Catechumenate?
Glad you finally asked. A Catechumenate is someone engaged in catechism learning. Know anything about that?
Have any personal experiences?
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