From MJ:
Dear Liberal Preacher,
Can you explain the Holy Trinity? If God and Jesus are the same was Jesus talking to himself from the cross when he said “forgive them father for they know not what they do”?
MJ
Dear MJ,
No, I can’t explain the Trinity. That graph above helps me about as much as a sore throat helps me.
Three in one. Monotheism but trinity too. Sounds like talking out of both sides of your mouth.
Well, I guess with God you are trying to explain the unexplainable. We have to make attempts at God-talk, at theology. My problem is with religious folk who think they’ve given the final answer. It’s not like we are on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.
Here’s a question I have. Let’s suppose all this conservative theology is correct. Here’s my question: Why God, why make “it”, why make theology, so complicated? Life is hard enough without God making theology so darn confusing. Why not spell it out. If you are going to provide us with Scripture, how about some Scripture that is clear? Blaming theological and biblical confusion on the limited brains and understanding of humans – that little manuever is not going to work.
MJ, I don’t know if Jesus on the cross talking to God was Jesus talking to himself or not. I talk to myself all the time, but then again I’m not God.
Thanks for your question. I like your questions more than the Christians’ answers.