philosophy

adding Conceptions of the Common Good was probably the best decision i have made here. this is a sample of my notes from today (they are unconnected and confusing...it's ok! it's like life. and my class.) -

faith is more than creed - emotions that infuse it
agony in faith: it's hard not always being right...a crucifiction
authority often leads to punishing the questioner
- because the rupture is too hard
- no solid ground *Cornel West: love
how do you articulate your No? (It is important to be able to say No -> not a relativist)
Where do we go when we do not allow ourselves that kind of No (militant)?
transcendence vs immanence (we have yet to articulate a 3rd option)
Is it possible to have theism not locked into transcendence? divine command? ...God navigating existential resentment (but there are other views as well)
...unfolding. emerging. refreshing but scary to believe that its not all figured out.
does the threat of violence need to exist behind a No? (for it to be heard?)
Are we capable of hearing a No?
*Martyrdom and self-sacrifice as a physical No
*Reading the crucifiction as a No
Resurrection is God's Yes to God's No
How long do we wait? (for resurrection)
When there is no 'Absolute Truth' where do you stand to say No?


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Thank goodness for Wikipedia and Dictionary.com...Yesterday I was wiki-wandering and researching monism, dualism, Spinoza, kierkegaard... it is so unsettling to find out that there are ways of viewing the universe that I have never heard of. and its like the more I read the more questions I have. scary. but so great. :D so great. really.