EUROPEAN BIBLE DIALOGUES: Most posts will be both in English and in German on request; comments please in either of these languages - Die meisten Posts werden auf Wunsch zweimal, deutsch und englisch, eingestellt; Kommentare bitte auf Deutsch oder Englisch.
23. Juli 2012
God so close and yet so far - EBD 02
The study conference for theology students was a truly international encounter.
16 participants from 7 countries discussed their images of God and exchanged thoughts and feelings on the closeness or remoteness of God. Of course, there were lectures as well - on the closeness of God in Jewish tradition, on the Jesus prayer and mysticism and on living in the Spirit - but what probably mattered most was the community and the talks in small groups and between the actual work units - usually with a lot of coffee. Some things really needed to be discussed - or even disputed. There is much diversity, not just in Europe but in our individual approaches to faith. That can be rather challenging, but it is often also a great treasure and taking a closer look at other people's approaches may help to position myself. It definitely does that for me.
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It was a very fascinating Bible Dialogue, I must truly admit. I experienced great time with you all, as organizer and participant at the same time. I will bring back with my a lot of new perspectives, which have refreshed my faith, mind and spirit. Hope to see you all again!
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Dear Norbert, I am happy about our first comment. Hopefully not the last. I hope the later date for next year, 25-29 July 2013, is all right with you, too? It is good to know you on our team.
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