Comments on: reflections on embracing the feminine in God: does God have a penis? http://timvictor.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/reflections-on-embracing-the-feminine-in-god/ spirituality, technology, personal Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:16:26 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: De-Gendering God, En-Gendering Godde « tim victor’s musings http://timvictor.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/reflections-on-embracing-the-feminine-in-god/#comment-203 De-Gendering God, En-Gendering Godde « tim victor’s musings Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:29:36 +0000 http://timvictor.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/reflections-on-embracing-the-feminine-in-god/#comment-203 [...] is a sequel to my post on Recapturing the Feminine in God: Does God Have a Penis? This post stems from the call for a formulated statement from various sources, the online and [...] [...] is a sequel to my post on Recapturing the Feminine in God: Does God Have a Penis? This post stems from the call for a formulated statement from various sources, the online and [...]

]]> By: Confessions of a heretic « tim victor’s musings http://timvictor.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/reflections-on-embracing-the-feminine-in-god/#comment-201 Confessions of a heretic « tim victor’s musings Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:16:07 +0000 http://timvictor.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/reflections-on-embracing-the-feminine-in-god/#comment-201 [...] of the feminine in our reference to [...] [...] of the feminine in our reference to [...]

]]> By: A Theory on Spiritual Dialogue « tim victor’s musings http://timvictor.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/reflections-on-embracing-the-feminine-in-god/#comment-172 A Theory on Spiritual Dialogue « tim victor’s musings Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:41:31 +0000 http://timvictor.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/reflections-on-embracing-the-feminine-in-god/#comment-172 [...] based on two of my previous posts, expanding our language and concept of Godde to include the feminine and my suggestion to include wisdoms for living and contributions from African, Eastern and Western [...] [...] based on two of my previous posts, expanding our language and concept of Godde to include the feminine and my suggestion to include wisdoms for living and contributions from African, Eastern and Western [...]

]]> By: The Feminine Aspect of the Divine » Art of the Spirit http://timvictor.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/reflections-on-embracing-the-feminine-in-god/#comment-107 The Feminine Aspect of the Divine » Art of the Spirit Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:48:13 +0000 http://timvictor.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/reflections-on-embracing-the-feminine-in-god/#comment-107 [...] greater than we can conceive to connect with us. There is an interesting post on Tim Victor’s blog discussing this very problem. He suggests a term “Godde” as a combination of God and Goddess. I [...] [...] greater than we can conceive to connect with us. There is an interesting post on Tim Victor’s blog discussing this very problem. He suggests a term “Godde” as a combination of God and Goddess. I [...]

]]> By: timvictor http://timvictor.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/reflections-on-embracing-the-feminine-in-god/#comment-97 timvictor Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:57:49 +0000 http://timvictor.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/reflections-on-embracing-the-feminine-in-god/#comment-97 Hey Jon, I agree that as the image of God/-ess our anatomy is included. Our language often focuses on the masculine and the feminine ends up being a sideshow (see http://www.emergentafrica.com/blog/2007/11/14/divine-feminine). I'm finding an increased experience of God/-ess as well as changing the range of experiences and style of worship I'm open to through having done so. The exploration of Nia and movement as worship is part of this. Painter of Blue, I equally feel frustrated at trying to capture such a magnificent Person in language. Ultimately our expression is limited. I'd love to move beyond my discomfort in referring to God/-ess in the feminine. Remedially I may need to focus on the feminine when writing but for now am limiting the exercise to my speaking. I'm challenged to move beyond abstract generalisations about God/-ess who is essentially personal and self-revealing in our language and in the world around us. Hey Jon,

I agree that as the image of God/-ess our anatomy is included. Our language often focuses on the masculine and the feminine ends up being a sideshow (see http://www.emergentafrica.com/blog/2007/11/14/divine-feminine). I’m finding an increased experience of God/-ess as well as changing the range of experiences and style of worship I’m open to through having done so. The exploration of Nia and movement as worship is part of this.

Painter of Blue,

I equally feel frustrated at trying to capture such a magnificent Person in language. Ultimately our expression is limited. I’d love to move beyond my discomfort in referring to God/-ess in the feminine. Remedially I may need to focus on the feminine when writing but for now am limiting the exercise to my speaking.

I’m challenged to move beyond abstract generalisations about God/-ess who is essentially personal and self-revealing in our language and in the world around us.

]]> By: timvictor http://timvictor.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/reflections-on-embracing-the-feminine-in-god/#comment-96 timvictor Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:50:12 +0000 http://timvictor.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/reflections-on-embracing-the-feminine-in-god/#comment-96 Hi Shira79, I'm not sure what CPP'd means...? But thanks :-) Hi Shira79,

I’m not sure what CPP’d means…? But thanks :-)

]]> By: Shira79 http://timvictor.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/reflections-on-embracing-the-feminine-in-god/#comment-95 Shira79 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:04:26 +0000 http://timvictor.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/reflections-on-embracing-the-feminine-in-god/#comment-95 Hey Tim, Fascinating stuff.. Your post has been CPP'd! Hey Tim,

Fascinating stuff.. Your post has been CPP’d!

]]> By: painterofblue http://timvictor.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/reflections-on-embracing-the-feminine-in-god/#comment-94 painterofblue Sat, 08 Dec 2007 01:00:34 +0000 http://timvictor.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/reflections-on-embracing-the-feminine-in-god/#comment-94 Really interesting post. I always feel somewhat uncomfortable saying God because of the missing feminine. But I also feel discomfort even with the combined term of God/Goddess, Godde, or God/-ess because these are such limiting terms. I always find myself going back to Plotinus and wanting to say The One or Being or The Intelligence. But of course these terms fall short too and they don't have the same charge when you talk to people... Really interesting post. I always feel somewhat uncomfortable saying God because of the missing feminine. But I also feel discomfort even with the combined term of God/Goddess, Godde, or God/-ess because these are such limiting terms. I always find myself going back to Plotinus and wanting to say The One or Being or The Intelligence. But of course these terms fall short too and they don’t have the same charge when you talk to people…

]]> By: jon sauls http://timvictor.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/reflections-on-embracing-the-feminine-in-god/#comment-91 jon sauls Mon, 03 Dec 2007 06:03:03 +0000 http://timvictor.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/reflections-on-embracing-the-feminine-in-god/#comment-91 Hey Tim cool exercise..like the idea of God with a penis lol...on the serious side(theology) old roomy,we know there is a point to be made regarding the character of God in terms of attributes.A lot can be learned also assumed from both creation accounts yet i do think in terms of the mission and purpose laid down for the NT church it is helpful to make,like you doing now,a link between God portrayed historically and what will advance(futuristicly) the kingdom/NT church...Creation accounts talk about God creating male female in His image i believe this is more than just mere spiritual,emotional likeness it also includes our anatomy... Hey Tim cool exercise..like the idea of God with a penis lol…on the serious side(theology) old roomy,we know there is a point to be made regarding the character of God in terms of attributes.A lot can be learned also assumed from both creation accounts yet i do think in terms of the mission and purpose laid down for the NT church it is helpful to make,like you doing now,a link between God portrayed historically and what will advance(futuristicly) the kingdom/NT church…Creation accounts talk about God creating male female in His image i believe this is more than just mere spiritual,emotional likeness it also includes our anatomy…

]]> By: timvictor http://timvictor.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/reflections-on-embracing-the-feminine-in-god/#comment-78 timvictor Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:21:00 +0000 http://timvictor.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/reflections-on-embracing-the-feminine-in-god/#comment-78 Absolutely. I think the issues like gender, race and environment will receive much attention as they're of concern to Spirit. Arguably we're also just a bunch of white males but I believe the conversation <i>ought to</i> include more women and has every potential to but it would seem many women are yet to transition over the bridge of frustration to the land of engagement. Absolutely. I think the issues like gender, race and environment will receive much attention as they’re of concern to Spirit.

Arguably we’re also just a bunch of white males but I believe the conversation ought to include more women and has every potential to but it would seem many women are yet to transition over the bridge of frustration to the land of engagement.

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