Liberation Theologian Analysis

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How would you describe or position your peer's theology? Darryl theology if we must label it is “Liberation Theologian”. However, there are varying degrees of Liberation Theologians. Darryl stated his theology is not "in the vein of giants such as Gustavo Gutiérrez and James Cone". However, he however, he identifies with the Good News of Jesus Christ as a liberating at heart. Luke 4:18-19 the NIV version would give you window which to view Darryl's theology through.

He has had some very unique experiences, he is educated, he is a minority, he was an Air Force pilot for over 22 years and now he is in his 20th year of flying for FedEx. He has also traveled while on vacation. In most of the situations, if not all he was observing. However, someone told me "we are always teaching". We are observing other people and people are always us as well. So Darryl was aware he was observing, but perhaps not aware he was being observed and making a positive theological impact, buy the content of his character and the "God way" he interacts with people. Darryl is privileged in being highly educated, having been a military officer , pilot and now a FedEx pilot. He has seen the world and few get a change to do those things.
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I saw this in Darryl's postings and my interactions with him in person. As people have said about me when they meet and talk to me, "there is something different about you". Some people call it "peculiar". My wife's says people can see the love of God in me. I say I can see the love of God in Darryl.
Where did you see wrestling, and what was the outcome? I am not sure I have seen wrestling. How many people have their own personal creedal statements in their wallet. I have had key scriptures and confessions etc. in m wallet and taken them out. They are in my heart however and I resonate with writing them

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