Geeks unite or Theology matters

Interesting. Thought-provoking. Intellectually Challenging. If you are the type that reads and listens to great minds and love to think discuss brilliant thoughts, then you might be a Learner. Those of us who respond best to rational and well-presented content truly need the stimulation of mind-stretching reflection and dialogue. We best connect with God when we hear, listen or read concepts that are new or challenging. Theology becomes a source of inspiration. When I hear a well presented case for some aspect or characteristic of our Everlasting God, I actually will cheer aloud. Wow! When we are engage in intelligent and interesting investigation of the Holy, we experience spiritual growth. Nuances of a passage of scripture, a perspective we had not previously seen, and revelation ancient culture, language or history, all help stimulate our connection with our Brilliant God. This does not mean that we fancy ourselves as rocket scientists. We simply enjoy the journey of thinking great thoughts about God. The perhaps, obvious caution here is to not take hold of a prideful position toward those who do not pursue God with their mind. The Pharisees and Sadduccees knew much more about the philosophical and theological underpinnings of our heritage faith than we might ever understand, yet it seems by scripture’s description, they knew Him not. Don’t underestimate the importance of our capacity for emotion that God gave. Jesus wept.