Theology in the Raw A Creational Theology of Animals, Disability, and Gender: Dr. Brian Brock
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Dec 18, 2025 Dr. Brian Brock, a Professor of Moral and Practical Theology at the University of Aberdeen, explores thought-provoking concepts in his discussion. He delves into what it means to image God and the complex relationship between humans and animals, addressing whether our pets will join us in heaven. The conversation also examines the implications of gender roles and disability within a theological framework, emphasizing shared humanity over hierarchy, and the significance of compassion in creation's praise.
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No Biblical Hierarchy Between Humans And Animals
- Genesis resists a hierarchy placing humans as ontologically superior to animals.
- Humans are differentiated from animals by a vocation God gives, not by intrinsic hardware superiority.
Image Of God As A Vocation
- Brock argues the image of God is best read as a verb: imaging God.
- Imaging is a vocation addressed to humans to embody Christ, not merely a possessed attribute.
Disability Challenges Abstract Theology
- Disability exposes how theology can be abstracted away from embodied particularities.
- Paying attention to disability forces theology to address recognition, dignity, and who counts as fully human.
