The Reluctant Theologian Podcast
Ep. 165 The Trinity with Dale Tuggy
Jan 22, 2025
Dale Tuggy, host of the Trinities Podcast and a scholar on Unitarianism, joins to discuss his work in the collaborative book, One God, Three Persons: 4 Views. He critically examines the Unitarian perspective, arguing that the New Testament aligns more closely with a singular view of God the Father. The conversation also touches on octopus consciousness, challenging traditional ideas of personhood, and debates surrounding language used in discussing the Trinity. Tuggy critiques contemporary Trinitarian models while highlighting the philosophical and biblical interplay in theological discussions.
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- The episode contrasts Unitarianism with Trinitarianism, emphasizing that only the Father is fully divine according to Unitarian belief.
- The discussion examines the nature of worship within the New Testament, highlighting that worship is primarily directed to God the Father rather than to Jesus.
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Defining Unitarianism
The discussion highlights the Unitarian perspective in contrast to Trinitarianism, with a focus on the belief that only the Father is fully divine. The speaker explains Unitarianism as the view that Jesus and the Holy Spirit, while significant, do not possess the same divine nature as the Father. The episode emphasizes that early theologians like Theodotus and Origen contributed to this belief, which has evolved into what is now termed biblical Unitarianism. This perspective allows for a re-examination of traditional doctrines and encourages dialogue regarding contemporary understandings of God.
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