Religionless Christianity in a World Come of Age: Bonhoeffer's Concept of The Weakness of God as its Dynamic Principle - Softcover

Duchemin, Pierre-André

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3838310799 ISBN 13: 9783838310794

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

This brief study focuses on three basic issues raised in the writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945): (1) The concept of the 'weakness of God as strength' present in the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, and ultimately exemplified in his life and death; (2) A return to Jesus' initial and long forgotten message of freedom from the concept of religion; (3) A world that has finally 'come of age' heralding a time of intellectual honesty and mutual trust for the benefit of both believers and non-believers. An enlightened critique of religion, even a call for its dismissal, does not mean joining the ‘death of God’ school, and the current demise of traditional institutions is not the end of a healthy faith. Granted, we are going through difficult times. Our newly discovered 'freedom in maturity' has given rise to much spiritual and moral instability. Indeed, “The blood-dimmed tide is loosed upon the world. ... The best lack all conviction and the worst are full of passionate intensity.” Consequently fundamentalisms flourish. A few more generations of struggle and adjustments will be needed before the wolf ultimately lies down with the lamb. But lie down it will.

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About the Author

Pierre-André Duchemin worked for a major Canadian telecommunications corporation for 30 years. At age 60 he graduated with Full Joint Honours in Jewish and Religious Studies, then went on to earn his M.A. at McGill University. He now lives in Ontario, Canada

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 3838310799
• ISBN 13: 9783838310794
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 100