There's a fun little (30q) quiz at The Greek Geek’s blog where she links to: Which Theologian Are You?I scored as Barth. Not that wise-cracking cartoon skateboarder dude, Barth Simpson, but the Swiss Reformed Christian theologian from the 20th century. Karl Barth.
Jonathan Edwards was a close second, followed by a tie between Anselm and Calvin. Then Luther, then Augustine.
I’m not sure yet what it means, since I have not formally studied the great theologians. I didn’t know how to react when it lined me up quite strongly under Barth.
A perfunctory investigation reveals that I might indeed line up under some of his theology. Barth’s position was that God is the source and revelation of true theology, and conversely, that man’s circumstances does not cause or determine something to be true, I’ll give that a thumbs-up.
I doubt that any theologian had it correct on every single issue, but the criticism of Barth is that he did not hold to the inerrancy of Scripture. If that’s true, he lost me there; thumbs-down from me on that one.
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Barth, today. Taylor yesterday. Sounds like an identity crisis to me.
Madam, there is no confusion of my identity.
Of course, I am neither Barth nor Taylor! I’m…
Whoaa… You’re not going to trick me into disclosing my secret identity.
Shoot. I almost had you, Bibleman!!! Someday, the world will know your little secret.
Are we all taking the quiz? I am tied with Calvin and Anselm.
RE:Craver and LL - "I am neither Barth nor Taylor! I’m…
Whoaa… You’re not going to trick me into disclosing my secret identity." ...it's... it's... it's Craver Vil...ask the llama!
Craver Vil? Like Craverville? No, no, no. It's VII, like the roman numeral seven. You can't change the anagram. Besides, we already have an overabundance of L's here. LL Barkat, Llama Momma...
I dug deeper and took one more of his surveys, and guess what? I am 100% Chalcedon compliant! I'm not a heretic. Woo-hoo!
Oh know - I tied with Calvin and Anselm. But I'm not a Calvinist how can this be!! :) Guess I better do some more homework to find out what my theology really is.
And my secret identity as an English teacher certainly can't be known from this post - Oh know??? I mean Oh no (red face)
This llama got a tie between Calvin and Barth. You can see my full results at llamatrauma.blogspot.com
Dan is also listed as one of my "appetites" in the side bar. He is Llama In Need.
Nailed Anslem pretty well (80%) and Calvin was a second place with like 68%.
So, Craver, is there anything you're vulnerable to (e.g. Kryptonite? Bad Theology)? :)
Thanks for the sweet hand-off, Pete. Wow, I could turn that into a full-blown sermon series! (But I won’t.) There are many kinds of trials, and tribulations that can knock me down, but nothing will keep me down… not even death, because it is not my own power that raises me up. More than a conqueror, I am clothed with the imperishable, but it is not exclusively a matter of what is on the outside… The important component of the transformation is a supernatural indwelling. The presence of this supernatural indwelling causes a change in appetite… there are certain cravings, and somehow, this new nature is accompanied by a whole “fruit basket” of attributes that do not come from me.
I can’t say that I’m "vulnerable" to bad theology, in the sense that I have an allergic reaction to it. But I am susceptible to wrong thinking even though I have a passion for truth. I have learned to accept the knowledge that my theology may be flawed here or there, because my God is not flawed at all. It is He that called me and saved me, so I am not afraid of my imperfections and vulnerabilities. Praise the Holy One for his unfathomable grace. Praise Him for the cross. Praise Him from whom EVERY blessing flows!
By the way, does it bother anyone else that Kryptonite is readily available and in such great abundance for Superman's foes. That kind of stuff makes me jump out of my chair and cry out, "Foul! Foul! Flag down on that play!" It just defies all logic... even more than the idea of a man in blue tights being able to fly.
Am I the only one who doesn't know what "eschatology" means? Oh man...the llama's in the dark again!!
Eschatology is theology concerning "end times."
In my opinion, soteriology (salvation theology) is much more important.
I'm 100% Eddy......and am not so shocked. I'm super black and white when it comes to theology......and I can't stop reading his books!!
Thank God for Jonathan Edwards......
I came up with Anselm 100%. Wish I knew what that meant, but I'm afraid I don't have the time to be reading "Why God Became Man" right now. On my list it goes.
Bibleman, huh? Forget Kryptonite. Your enemy has plenty of other weapons he can send your way (temptations, distractions). And it seems in our world there are plenty of those that are easily found.
Just read Pastor Marty's blog and if he came out as Anselm too then I'm not so worried about my theology. I'll still read Anselm's book (sometime this year).
Say Craver, do you realize you've been tagged by L.L.?
Thanks for the clarification, Craverville...I mean, Craver. :-)
I'm 100% Barth. Should I worry that Pastor Marty is 100% Anselm? What does that say about MY theology? And who the heck ARE all of these people anyway??
I was also Anselm as #1 and Calvin #2. I answered very quickly so I may not be in concrete with those scores. I do know I am real close to R.C. Sproul.........
It is a useful thing to study history and theology. I definitely recommend it. The small group I belong to is doing a 60-session video course on Systematic Theology by R.C. Sproul.
Having said that, the number one study we need to pursue is not to know these people, but to know God and be known by Him. (Jn. 17)
Jazz, there’s a person from my church who said she would not to join my small group because she can’t stand RC’s hair. I think it’s cool, but I can’t find a legitimate barber who would accommodate me with such a glorious crown.
Charity, The Greek Geek scored 3rd on Schleiermacher. I don’t know how these scores break down. I would only endorse it as entertainment or a discussion starter. And for that, it has served its purpose, hasn’t it?
Send me a picture of the hair!
You liberal.
;-)
Jonathan Edwards 73
John Calvin 67
Martin Luther 60
I remember taking these quizzes some months ago, and I scored as Jurgen Moltmann for theologian, with my eschatology as Moltmannian, my ecclesiology as mystical communion and my church identification as Roman Catholic. Generally pretty close to the target - I'm Anglican, and Moltmann's perspectives on theology of hope and the crucified God have been quite significant in my thinking.
This particular quiz is perhaps most helpful/entertaining for theologians and seminarians. It would be interesting to have someone generate one with more popular level names. Of course, just looking on what's on your nightstand is a pretty good indication of where you're at. There's certainly a difference between the Piper/Mohler crowd, the McLaren/Pagitt group, the Sider/Wallis folks, the Foster/Willard cohort, etc. It does tend to be a self-selcting exercise in terms of what tribe you find yourself in.
For now… I’ll figure something out about that picture.
Jonathan and Even So… There you are. ‘Been waiting for you guys.
Al, thanks for the comments. You’ve got a good noggin on your shoulders and I love and accept you as a Christian brother. Your own book, The Suburban Christian was on my nightstand recently, and I highly recommend it to people all the time.
When I read your comment, I rose to my feet and placed my hand upon my heart at the mention of the Piper/Mohler combo. How can we properly respond/react to the ideas from another “tribe?”
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