2006-06-22 11:03:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Impossible for to be a true theologian, you would have to study not only the Bible, but its history as well. How was what the bible is today assembled, who decided what books were in and which were left out, and why, when the books were written, by whom and why, and if you do so it will be clear that the "Bible" is not the word of God at all just the most popular fairy tale ever written.
2006-06-22 11:08:16 · answer #1 · answered by skyyn777 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I believe that it is possible, although many Christians would have a difficult time of it. A true theologian needs to have a completely open mind when considering new evidence, and a person of any religion, even atheism, may have a difficult time keeping from imposing his/her personal views on the evidence. Many of today's "theologians" are really scholars of the Bible, the Koran, or any of the texts of other religions, but I believe that true theologians exist, and those who are Christians have been lead to Christianity simply by their interpretations of the evidence with which they have been presented.
2006-06-22 18:17:35 · answer #2 · answered by Crys H. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot depends on your definition of theologian. For some, theology has a distinct secular interpretation - like philosophy has become. Typically theology is defined as an academic approach to faith and faith comparison and criticism. I'd like to think that a Christian (or any other mainstream religions) is instructed to be a theologian. This is certainly true of Judaism.
2006-06-22 18:10:03 · answer #3 · answered by wigginsray 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, why not? A theologian looks into religion, doesn't he?
2006-06-22 18:07:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not likely. You have to accept a lot of preposterous notions in order to be a Christian. True theologeans could never stomach it all.
2006-06-22 18:07:30 · answer #5 · answered by ratboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!!!!!! I mean why couldn't you? Atheists have to "believe" in there "religion" as well. I mean, if you go and look at ALL the evidence, (that hasn't been twisted by either side) and you may not believe this but, it favors christian beliefs!!
2006-06-22 18:09:09 · answer #6 · answered by hey hey hey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes... I just completed my Masters degree in Theology and am a practicing Lutheran . Just because I know and understand about other religions does not mean I have to believe in them ...:D
2006-06-22 18:08:43 · answer #7 · answered by Mel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only a Christian can be a "true" theologian.
How can one study what he can't know or see?
2006-06-22 18:12:08 · answer #8 · answered by beek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. Allthough it will probably be a less common form of christianity.
2006-06-22 18:07:27 · answer #9 · answered by dirk_vermaelen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes talk to me
2006-06-22 18:27:09 · answer #10 · answered by Flaco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋