Describe a moment when you felt something was being revealed to you—through nature, a conversation, a work of art, or an experience. How does this help you think about Johnson’s idea of God’s Spirit a Original Papers

Describe a moment when you felt something was being revealed to you—through nature, a conversation, a work of art, or an experience. How does this help you think about Johnson’s idea of God’s Spirit active in evolution and Dei Verbum’s claim that God “speaks to us as friends”? What tension do you see between personal experience and communal tradition in the way revelation works?

Guidelines

These discussions are designed to create collaborative and genuine engagement with big ideas—not “right” answers or summaries. Here’s what I’m looking for:

Your Initial Post:

Make it specific. Share a concrete insight, story, question, or connection. Show us how you’re thinking with it.

Connect ideas; refer to a reading or concept from the module to share how it intersects with your own experiences or questions.

Use your voice. We’re here to hear your perspective — what surprised, challenged, or moved you?

For Peer Responses:

Move the conversation forward. Don’t just agree — add a new angle, pose a question, share a related experience, or offer a respectful challenge.

• Write as if you’re having a meaningful conversation in person — clear, curious, and sincere. It’s okay to express uncertainty or ask questions.

Stay constructive and respectful. Disagreement is constructive only when its gentle and respectful — dismissiveness or sarcasm isn’t.

There’s no word count, but aim for a post that says something real — something you’ve thought about and that invites others to respond. If it feels like a tweet, it’s too short. If it’s a sermon, it’s probably too long. Think middle ground: reflective, clear, and conversational.