Tillich Today Reading with Paulus: The Phenomenological Depths of Revelation
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Nov 1, 2025 
In this engaging conversation, portrayed Paul Tillich, a renowned theologian, delves into the complex relationship between revelation and reason. He explores the phenomenological nature of revelation, the distinction between subjective and objective experiences, and critiques of literal interpretations within church practices. Personal revelations, including a profound moment at the seashore, highlight the transformative power of divine insight. Toward the end, Tillich provocatively questions whether artificial intelligence could serve as a new medium for revelation.
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Revelation As Transformative Sign Event
- Revelation functions as a sign event that points beyond itself to transformative possibilities.
- Tillich emphasizes the medium (art, community, nature) is secondary to the ontological shock it produces.
Phenomenology Meets Systematic Theology
- Tillich balances phenomenology and systematic claims by honoring lived phenomena without crushing them under abstract categories.
- He insists revelation speak to particular situations while remaining connected to universal meaning.
Singing After 9/11: Consolation and Risk
- Robert Neville and neighbors sang 'A Mighty Fortress Is Our God' after 9/11 as communal consolation and meaning-making.
- Tillich cautions that the same image can justify empire if detached from ethical context.
