When I wrote about 'Doing Theology in the Contemporary World' a couple of weeks ago, I discussed some of the theological approaches of Industrial Mission, in which I have been involved for many years, and the more recent differing approaches of Christian Realism and Radical Orthodoxy.
As well as the articles which I referred to in Crucible, some of the protagonists in these two camps have been exchanging views on the Political Theology blog. I added a comment in response to these differing views about the role of Christianity and how the Church should be engaged in making a difference in society. Is the church an ideal model that has the answer and is radically critical of both state and market, or does it attempt to work with the state and others to bring about a closer approximation of what we believe to be God's values in bringing about human flourishing? My comment was based on the work of the church in the parish where I am an associate minister in attempting to create a new missional community in an area where traditional church was in trouble and some new way of engaging with the issues of the area is necessary.
See: www.politicaltheology.com/blog and go to A case of ecclesial over-optimism? A response to Milbank’s return to Christendom’s social vision
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