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Created in the image of God (Imago Dei)

One cannot think about theology of disability without soon wrestling with the notion that each human being is created in the image of God (Gen 1:27-28). Found in all "religions of the book" (Christianity, Judaism, and Islam) what exactly constitutes this image is the subject of much assumption and debate. In contrast with certain philosophies [...]

By |2016-12-21T15:14:10-05:00April 15th, 2013|Theology|0 Comments

On expectations…

I am drawn back to a time two thousand years ago, when expectations were at an all-time high. I see the crowds of people milling, pushing, trying to catch a glimpse of the one to whom they were shouting "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!"

By |2016-12-21T14:59:21-05:00March 29th, 2013|Reflections|5 Comments

Question of Baptism and Understanding

Q: I was just in conversation with one of our mentors for the Christian Life class students. One of the pupils in our present class has some limitations and needs special attention. Both of the people working with her are not sure if she has a clear understanding of the gospel. How do we discern [...]

By |2016-12-20T16:14:36-05:00January 8th, 2013|Theology|1 Comment
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