Comments for a (Indian) Tryst with Theology

Comment on India losing, again :( theology of cricket by Ranga Karanam

Ranga Karanam — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:58:29 +0000

Looked at your site and liked it. Interested in exchanging links with me? Indian Cricket

Comment on Christian Wallpapers by ashok kumar

ashok kumar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:34:56 +0000

send me daily

Comment on Why this ‘Indian Christian’ Nomenclature (from the archives) by NAyK

NAyK — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:20:50 +0000

Hi Charles; thanks for your comment. you’re right about the idea of “national” christian nomenclature being used elsewhere, though for Indians without exposure too much exposure to other countries, who were similarly “young”, such an observation is not surprising.

I too feel that “Indian” need not be a deterrent, because it does have some positives. But this article helps draw attention to some of the possible negatives.

Certainly something interesting to think about! :)

Comment on Why this ‘Indian Christian’ Nomenclature (from the archives) by charles

charles — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:59:47 +0000

Hi, it was quite thought provoking to read the passage from archives. I am not sure if a similar phrase to “Indian Christian” is not used in other places as well, e.g. “Chinese Christians.” Probably, it is not used in places where Christianity as a ‘religion’ is majority. Another reason may be that because the “colonized Christians’ do not want to share their Christian identity with their “colonizing Christians.” Also, the former may not want share the mistakes committed by the latter and the consequences thereof, hence the prefix “Indian.” It may also be a reaction to those who consider Christianity a Western religion. At the same time, there seems to be a desire to maintain their separate religious identity in a culture where they are ‘minority.’ Hence, “Christian.” However, I seem to agree that our desire for such unique identity, divides us more than unites us with other Indians, as well as the global Christian community. Do we need such a title to prove our ‘Indianness’ that is the question perhaps we should ask. What say?

Comment on Summary of Bernard Lonergan’s “Dialectic”, Chapter 10 of “Method in Theology” by stanislaus agava

stanislaus agava — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:12:17 +0000

lonergan is an enigma in knowledge. his approach to simple issues should however not be taken simply. he opens up minds and presses them to work beyond their realms.

Comment on Turning back by Levi

Levi — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:51:54 +0000

Hey NAyK, will make your prayer my prayer, k?:) The things that I am thankful for are different, but I know what you are talking about, so I pray the same… God bless you.

Comment on India, hunger, ‘forced’ conversion and Jesus: a (not so happy) skit by Sanjeev

Sanjeev — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:44:45 +0000

You nailed the logical fault. Ironical it is, indeed. Let us work towards a society that accepts people as human beings, does not force a system of religion upon them,

Comment on India, hunger, ‘forced’ conversion and Jesus: a (not so happy) skit by Sanjeev

Sanjeev — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:39:26 +0000

I was reading all those responses. Even a story out of someone’s imagination can lead to heated discussions.Underlying fact is that irrespective of the religions that people follow, tolerance is zero in so many instances. Tolerance alone can pave thw way forward towards a society where all religious systems function equally well, without entering into conflicts.There will have to be rules if conflict is to be avoided.Blaming each other is of no use, this blame game should stop first.Unconditional Love for all beings we see, irrespective of the religion they follow, is a difficult but practical and effective solution to implement. Try to love the other person unconditionally, then you have made a beginning.People follow different religions to suite their origins, so no organisation should try to convert others. The sole reason for a conversion should be personal, coming from within, not forced by coercive methods,propoganda and media.The fundamental right to choose one’s religion should not be tampered with. It is being tampered with, everywhere.Let others breathe. let them decide who they want to follow.Just love everyone unconditionally irrespective of what religion they follow.Do not hate, do not spread hatred.

Comment on Summary of Bernard Lonergan’s “Dialectic”, Chapter 10 of “Method in Theology” by Doug Mounce

Doug Mounce — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:50:08 +0000

Thanks for the summary. Ch 10 came-up in a discussion on the Lonergan_l traffic, but newsgroups don’t tend to carry this level of essay – it’s a nice reference!

Comment on “Christ and Culture” by Richard Niebuhr: Book Summary by Gary DeArment

Gary DeArment — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:42:42 +0000

Excellent review and I agree. Wonder what Carson and his Revisit of Christ and Culture says about this anaylisis. Am temporarily enamored by Kuyper and Dooyveerd’s version and wonder how the Progressive Dispensationalist handle the syncretism of their dualistic Greek thinking concerning the involvement with the culture wars and a unified reply from a world and life position that is validly Christian. gary deArment