UNMC has a new adult religious education program with our Third Wednesday theology discussion.
In February we discussed the theology of Martin Luther King, particularly his moving from a liberal to more neo-orthodox view of sin. As Martin's life progressed he abandoned the liberal view of humans as basically good and came to see them as complex persons with sinful inclinations in need of redemption. One of the biggest factors in this shift was his disappointment with white clergy for not being more supportive of the civil rights struggle. We discussed how this tied in with our own statement of faith regarding "the certainty of the just retribution for sin."
In March we held a discussion of the theology of Charles Hartshorne led by UNMC member David Burton. His theology presented a "logical case for the existence of God" related to the idea of deism. We then branched out into a discussion of modernism and postmodernism and how this related to the present diversity of UU theology.
On April 20 at 7:00 pm Lisa Harris, frequent visitor and member of the Goodloe Memorial UU congregation in Bowie Md. will lead a discussion on Marcus Borg's book, "Meeting Jesus for the First Time." Lisa is also leading a three part discussion of this important and popular book at her church.
If you would like to lead a theology discussion or want to suggest a topic please contact the church office. Join us every 3rd Wed. @ 7:00pm at our church for a good discussion and fellowship.
Posted by Mark McNabb at April 22, 2005 06:07 PM