Comments on: Uncommon Decency: Christian Civility in an Uncivil World http://sivinkit.net/archives/2116 happenings in my head and heart this side of heaven Sat, 17 May 2008 00:49:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Sivin http://sivinkit.net/archives/2116#comment-1812 Sivin Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:34:10 +0000 http://sivinkit.net/archives/2116#comment-1812 Thanks ergo for your "wise" words. I'm hearing the phrase "humble orthodoxy" now being used which is a good direction to go (especially for those tempted to present their views in a superior posture). Humility of course includes generosity and more importantly graciousness towards the "other" person. This includes giving space for alternative views which seek to work within the framework of Christian orthodoxy through church history. I know it's challenging when we come to issues close to our hearts esp. in the theological and ethical/moral arena (I'd like to include political arena too). Thanks ergo for your “wise” words. I’m hearing the phrase “humble orthodoxy” now being used which is a good direction to go (especially for those tempted to present their views in a superior posture). Humility of course includes generosity and more importantly graciousness towards the “other” person. This includes giving space for alternative views which seek to work within the framework of Christian orthodoxy through church history. I know it’s challenging when we come to issues close to our hearts esp. in the theological and ethical/moral arena (I’d like to include political arena too).

]]> By: ergo http://sivinkit.net/archives/2116#comment-1811 ergo Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:20:08 +0000 http://sivinkit.net/archives/2116#comment-1811 Very nice summary from the book. What is needed is civility in our discussions. "Gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love." Hope E06 conference attendees will heed well the lessons your wrought in the tension btw dogmatism and tolerance. (Any E06 participants here?) As they (hopefully) traverse deeper into theological reflections and start forming partisan convictions, may they always act gracious to those who disagree with them. As for those who have drunk deep into theological studies, there's a saying in Malay, "Ilmu padi makin berisi makin tunduk." meaning the more one is learned, the humbler he should be. I'm all about a humble theology and of course welcome corrections if you see me stepping out of line. Appreciate your help keeping me in line. Very nice summary from the book.

What is needed is civility in our discussions. “Gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.”

Hope E06 conference attendees will heed well the lessons your wrought in the tension btw dogmatism and tolerance. (Any E06 participants here?)

As they (hopefully) traverse deeper into theological reflections and start forming partisan convictions, may they always act gracious to those who disagree with them.

As for those who have drunk deep into theological studies, there’s a saying in Malay, “Ilmu padi makin berisi makin tunduk.” meaning the more one is learned, the humbler he should be.

I’m all about a humble theology and of course welcome corrections if you see me stepping out of line. Appreciate your help keeping me in line.

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