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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Mere Unitarianism Defined
- Dale Tuggy's "mere Unitarianism" defines God as solely the Father.
- The Son and Holy Spirit are not fully divine like the Father.
No New Testament Trinity Passage
- The New Testament lacks explicit passages declaring God as three persons.
- This absence supports the Unitarian view, suggesting the authors didn't believe in a tri-personal God.
No Tri-personal Term
- No single word or phrase in the New Testament refers to a tri-personal God.
- Later Christian traditions developed terms like "Trinity", absent in the original text.
