If one really wants to a see a theology for the church in action, one might walk into an old church graveyard at night. Walk about and see the headstones weathered and ground down by the elements. Contemplate the fact that beneath your feet are men and women who once had youthful skin and quick steps and hectic calendars but who are now piles of forgotten bones. Think about the fact that the scattered teeth in the earth below you once sang hymns of hope -maybe “When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder I’ll Be There” or “When We All Get to Heaven.” They are silent now. But while you are there, think about what every generation of Christians has held against the threat of sword and guillotine and chemical weaponry. This stillness will one day be interrupted by a shout from the eastern sky, a joyful call with a distinctly northern Galilean accent. And that’s when life really gets interesting.

Russell Moore (b. 1971), Theologe, Ethiker, Autor und Publizist

Topics: Eternity & Hope Beyond Death, Time & Transience, Hope & Confidence

Occasions: For Reflection, Farewell & Funeral

Russell Moore

Russell Moore (* 1971) ist ein US-amerikanischer Theologe, Ethiker und Publizist, der unter anderem die Kommission für Ethik und Religionsfreiheit der Southern Baptist Convention leitete sowie als Chefredakteur von Christianity Today wirkte. Er steht für eine evangelikale Theologie jenseits parteipolitischer Vereinnahmung, wandte sich öffentlich gegen christlichen Nationalismus und kritisierte innerkirchliche Versäumnisse bei der Aufarbeitung von sexuellem Missbrauch. Heutigen Bibellesern vermittelt er Impulse für eine ethisch reflektierte und gesellschaftlich engagierte Nachfolge in säkularen wie polarisierten Kontexten.

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