Wow, yes - a big vision for sure . . . and a big ask. I assume a model for this would be something like the project on justification with the Lutherans and Catholics? Here's the problem: the some of the issues you mention here are much more fundamental to one's own identity and very being. This is much bigger (and visceral) than what the statement on justification deals with. In addition, we're talking about numerous faith backgrounds and perhaps denominations within those faith backgrounds. One question that might be a dealbreaker from the beginning is this: who gets to (and cannot) sit at the table and discuss the issues. That itself could take years, for many reasons.
Nevertheless - I do think there needs to be some more heavy thinking and lifting on these topics. Thanks for the post :).
Wow, yes - a big vision for sure . . . and a big ask. I assume a model for this would be something like the project on justification with the Lutherans and Catholics? Here's the problem: the some of the issues you mention here are much more fundamental to one's own identity and very being. This is much bigger (and visceral) than what the statement on justification deals with. In addition, we're talking about numerous faith backgrounds and perhaps denominations within those faith backgrounds. One question that might be a dealbreaker from the beginning is this: who gets to (and cannot) sit at the table and discuss the issues. That itself could take years, for many reasons.
Nevertheless - I do think there needs to be some more heavy thinking and lifting on these topics. Thanks for the post :).
Spot on, brother: identity is a secular version of the soul. Excellent post.