Agreed, and this is also why we should view moral theology within the framework of systematic theology. Any account of Christian ethics must be properly situated in relation to God (Theology Proper), Creation, Sin, Christ, Salvation, the Church, the Last Things, etc.
It’s really only here that you can develop a theological anthropology—from which you can develop a Christian ethic.
I think one could write a very similar piece about theology. Why does everything have to be politics?
Agreed, and this is also why we should view moral theology within the framework of systematic theology. Any account of Christian ethics must be properly situated in relation to God (Theology Proper), Creation, Sin, Christ, Salvation, the Church, the Last Things, etc.
It’s really only here that you can develop a theological anthropology—from which you can develop a Christian ethic.
Trying to do my own self study through ethics. Any chance I could send you my reading list for advice on order and feedback?
Happy to
Gonna take you up on that Tuesday. Should I just post in a comment or email?
Email