Yes, it is all about formation. And not about butterflies being some symbol of hope. What is missing I think in much Protestant theology is the understanding that the resurrection is cosmic. And it's the uniting of material and spiritual reality in anticipating God's reign breaking in. And don't forget the Creed: "he descended into hell." That's the ultimate sign of God's solidarity with us. Orthodox theology gets a lot of this better than our Protestant heritage.
Yes, it is all about formation. And not about butterflies being some symbol of hope. What is missing I think in much Protestant theology is the understanding that the resurrection is cosmic. And it's the uniting of material and spiritual reality in anticipating God's reign breaking in. And don't forget the Creed: "he descended into hell." That's the ultimate sign of God's solidarity with us. Orthodox theology gets a lot of this better than our Protestant heritage.
Absolutely it does. Christos anesti!
Thanks for the shout out! That great insight came straight from Joseph Leeds, an insightful pastor I met at a conference.
Your comments are just what I need. They give me strenght to endure these dark times. Thank you.