Speakeasy Theology Christ Communicates Nothing
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Jul 8, 2024 David Goa discusses the priesthood of all believers, history of mission movements, hierarchy in churches, and the importance of liturgy. They reflect on Ivan Illich's unconventional views and distinguish between communion and communication.
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Baptism As Universal Ordination
- Baptism is portrayed as an ontological ordination that reveals the royal priesthood present in every human being.
- Ordained ministry narrows and focuses that universal priesthood for the care of a gathered community.
Corpus Versus Corporation
- Corporate professionalization of churches turns ecclesia from corpus (body) into corporation, monetizing rites like funerals.
- That shift changes how ministry is understood and weakens the communal, non-commercial character of the church.
Priesthood As Universal Human Gift
- The royal priesthood names a reality present across human cultures and history, not a Christian invention.
- Liturgy and tradition simply make that vocation conscious and cultivated.