One God. (Christian theology of monotheism)

From: Commonweal | Date: March 22, 1996| Author: van Beeck, Frans Jozef | Copyright information

Modern Christian conceptualizations of the Divine Being tend to overemphasize the static, bland aspects of monotheism. Christians should reject this view in favor of a more alive, vibrant God-image. A theological treatise in favor of such a God-image is presented.

Monotheism. One survey after another confirms that most people in the United States believe in God; most of them attend "the church of their choice' often enough to count as churchgoers. The United States has more houses ...

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