Just and Sinner Podcast The Eternal Relations Between Father, Son, and Spirit as Giving and Receiving Love (Divine Love 3)
Mar 29, 2025
Delve into the profound interplay of love within the Trinity, where the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit embody giving and receiving love. Explore how divine love reshapes ethics and human relationships, challenging traditional views. Discover the significance of mutual recognition in authentic love, as expressed through Martin Buber's philosophy. Engage with the complexities of each divine role and the perils of misdirected affection in our lives. This discussion emphasizes a deep, interconnected understanding of love that transcends basic theological concepts.
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Love's Relational Nature
- True love requires a subject and an object, an 'I' and a 'thou,' as Martin Buber suggests.
- Self-love, while present, isn't the focus of scriptural discussions of love.
I-Thou vs. I-It
- Martin Buber's I-Thou and I-It relationships describe different ways of encountering people or objects.
- An I-Thou relationship implies a genuine personal connection, while an I-It relationship is transactional.
Museum Encounters
- Visiting a museum to analyze paintings for information is an I-It relationship.
- Experiencing the paintings for their beauty and themes is an I-Thou relationship.