Ancient Christians

Our concepts of God change. They have changed and continue to change. What modern theists believe is not what the ancient Israelites prior to the exile believed.

And so the question when it comes to Christian identity is not whether our beliefs match theirs, but whether the overriding trajectory is being followed.

via Mystics and/or Atheists.

What modern doctors believe is not what the ancient Israelites believed.

What modern astronomers believe is not what the ancient Israelites believed.

What modern ethicists believe is not what the ancient Israelites believed.

Doctors, astronomers, and ethicists hold different views because of what observation has taught us about the world since ancient times. I don’t think it’s out of line for theologians to change their ideas based on observation too.

Can you be a Christian if you aren’t an Ancient Christian? I hope so.