Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Liberal Conservativism

Seminary is right around the corner. I can't decide if my teachers will like me or not. I am always a participant in class, I learn from the discussions and pay attention pretty well. I am concerned though, for the areas of theology in which I will disagree with them.

I wouldn't classify myself as either liberal or conservative, as I have no desire to be grouped with the emergent church (liberal) or Calvinism (conservative). I have pretty "edgy" beliefs on lots of doctrinal issues that I think are more biblical, but in less of a neat package than most church doctrines.

It will be interesting for me to see how often I write my papers for grades and not for conviction. It won't be a problem for me to discuss these things in class, but where will I stand when asked to write a theology paper for a theology class if I know my view is not supported by the teacher.

I guess only time will tell.

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