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Entry: Theosis in White Harlem Link: http://www.takimag.com/site/article/theosis_in_white_harlem#8544 Post contents: @ abiello, "this article is lame. It has about it the air of a late night high school bull session." What do you think the discussions between Jesus (around 35 years old) and his young Apostles sounded like in circa 30 AD? What, do you think Jesus did nothing but declaim and proclaim somber, humourless lectures to his 12 best friends and constant companions? (Gloss: this is why, despite our marginal differences, I have so much respect and admiration for our John Zmirak, who understands that Christianity is inseparable from a sense of humour, and fun and creative imagination.) There is a place for solemnity (and my respect for that place is what keeps me, if not a "Roman" Catholic, still a sincerely "catholic" and "orthodox" kind of Christian.) But there's also a place - ESPECIALLY in Christianity! - for humour and for freedom of the imagination. What IS Christianity IF NOT "freedom of the imagination"? We believe God became Man and rose from the dead - now, isn't THAT just a PERFECT topic to sort out in "late night bull sessions" among young men in circa 33 AD? Faith in Christ REQUIRES imagination, and freedom to play - meaning, freedom to explore EXTRAordinary ideas - because isn't Christianity the most extraordinary idea of all? Sent at: 2008 09 07