Christian Theology Dominion: Ramachandra's Theory

 
 
 
 
In Vinoth Ramachandra's (13) Subverting Global Myths, the author provides a definition of Christian theology that views the absolute lordship of Jesus Christ over every area of life. Individuals cannot know the truth of Christ by adopting insular, self-centered myths regarding terrorism, religious violence, human rights, science, multiculturalism, and postcolonial theory. Instead, Ramachandra advocates Christians enter imaginatively into the pain of others who suffer from the consequences of belief oppressive world pictures that tyrannize others. This analysis will discuss Ramachandra's definition of Christian theology as he applies it to case studies, highlighting its most provocative and its most unconvincing points. A conclusion will address what the author believes is necessary for a sound Christian theology to emerge globally.

One of Ramachandra's (145) most convincing points in his theory of Christian theology is that the Bible and Christian theology general


     
 
 
 
    

 

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