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    The document discusses different perspectives on theology related to the human condition, grace/hope, and general emotional states. For the human condition, perspectives included seeing humanity as abandoned, in chaos, insignificant or as failing and falling short. Views of grace/hope ranged from harmony and fulfillment to redemption and compassionate endurance. When describing general negative emotions, options given were longing, anger, and feeling aching and empty. The document provides a framework for understanding different theological viewpoints.

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    The document discusses different perspectives on theology related to the human condition, grace/hope, and general emotional states. For the human condition, perspectives included seeing humanity as abandoned, in chaos, insignificant or as failing and falling short. Views of grace/hope ranged from harmony and fulfillment to redemption and compassionate endurance. When describing general negative emotions, options given were longing, anger, and feeling aching and empty. The document provides a framework for understanding different theological viewpoints.

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    Theological Perspectives

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    Getting Started: Talking about Theology: Adult Education Theological Perspectives 1.

    How do you perceive or think about the human condition? a) Abandoned; mysterious; isolated; thrown into existence; arbitrary b) In chaos, without rules or clues; ignorant of purpose or expectations; unpredictable; caprice c) Insignificant, without potential; limited; on hold; banal; a finite speck in the universe d) Failed; unworthy; corrupt; selfish; judged and condemned; falling short; self-deceived e) Thats just the way things are; grin and bear it; suck it up

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    How do you perceive or think about Grace/Hope? a) Harmony; being or coming home; reunion b) Order; integration; all is well c) Fulfillment; satisfaction; contentment; spiritual richness d) Redemption through awareness and confession; Restoration to purity and wholeness e) Compassionate endurance; serenity

    3. How would you describe the negative feeling or emotional state of humanity in general? a) Longing; yearning b) Angry; raging c) Aching; empty d) Guilty e) Overwhelmed; anxious

    Based on Theological Worlds, W. Paul Jones

    1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

    Visual image of God? What does God say/What do you want to hear from God? Salvation Image? What is sin? Character who personifies sin? Revelation comes how? When? What is suffering? What is the basic human struggle? What Character personifies the opposite of God? Are Humans essential good or essentially flawed? What would a personal Hell be like?

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