2026-07-02
Theology of Culture - Paul Tillich
Tillich defines faith existentially as "the state of being grasped by an ultimate concern". Any cultural pursuit that demands our absolute devotion, shapes our values, or deals with the meaning of existence has an inherently religious dimension, whether it is overtly Christian or not
etymology of trivia
The ancient Romans used the word triviae to describe where one road split or forked into two roads. Triviae was formed from tri (three) and viae (roads) – literally meaning "three roads", and in transferred use "a public place" and hence the meaning "commonplace."[1] The Latin adjective triviālis in Classical Latin besides its literal meaning could have the meaning "appropriate to the street corner, commonplace, vulgar." In late Latin, it could also simply mean "triple."
historical / ahistorical : serious / unserious
- nigeria could be one of the most "serious" and historical places right now.
- where are the greatest, most loving souls being formed? of course this happens everywhere in some amount, but certain places take the stage at different times.
- has anyone mapped out the flow of this over time?
- on an individual level, he is most serious who carries the biggest burden
- people in all places who have gone through great tribulations.
- large US cities full of people who desire only a dog and a promotion are the least.