“Within this unity there are three persons of one essential nature, power and eternity — the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.” A lot of people have a lot of things to say about the role of women in marriages, in families, and in the church. Expectations come from inside us, our spouses, our … Continue reading Trinity, Part III
On the Trinity (my least favorite doctrine)
From a young age my dad shared his concerns about this formulation that seemed to be illogical. I understood and absorbed his hesitation and my doubts grew as I wrestled through youth group and into Bible College. The doctrine of the Trinity just never made sense to me but it seems like nearly every other orthodox Christian throughout history believed it, so I kept trying. What made it possible for other people to so easily accept Trinity as basic fact? What did they know that I didn't? Or did they just not care?