Post by donq on Dec 12, 2016 10:34:04 GMT
Recently I happened to read the following paragraph and would like to share it here:
Metaphysics begins with the questions of ontology: “What is there in the universe?” (Minds? Bodies? Stuff? Ghosts? Spirits? Angels?). It then asks the questions of cosmogony: “Whatever there is in the universe, how did it originate?” (Genesis? Brahma? Shunyata?). It finally asks the questions of cosmology: “Whatever there is in the universe, how do the pieces of it relate to each other?” (Mind-body problem, how many angels dance on the head of a pin, reductionism). Theology adds a further consideration with its questions of soteriology: “Whatever there is in the universe, where does it lead?” (Salvation or damnation? Utopia? Democracy, theocracy, or socialism?).
-from The Pristine Dao by Thomas Michael
The word "Soteriology" was new to me and I had to look up its meaning.
"Soteriology is the study of religious doctrines of salvation. Salvation theory occupies a place of special significance in many religions."
I do agree with soterioloy, indeed!
Have a nice day!
Metaphysics begins with the questions of ontology: “What is there in the universe?” (Minds? Bodies? Stuff? Ghosts? Spirits? Angels?). It then asks the questions of cosmogony: “Whatever there is in the universe, how did it originate?” (Genesis? Brahma? Shunyata?). It finally asks the questions of cosmology: “Whatever there is in the universe, how do the pieces of it relate to each other?” (Mind-body problem, how many angels dance on the head of a pin, reductionism). Theology adds a further consideration with its questions of soteriology: “Whatever there is in the universe, where does it lead?” (Salvation or damnation? Utopia? Democracy, theocracy, or socialism?).
-from The Pristine Dao by Thomas Michael
The word "Soteriology" was new to me and I had to look up its meaning.
"Soteriology is the study of religious doctrines of salvation. Salvation theory occupies a place of special significance in many religions."
I do agree with soterioloy, indeed!
Have a nice day!
