Tillich wrote: "Adoration performed for the sake of man's self-glorification is self-defeating. It never reaches God" (Systematic Theology, 3:191).
Tillich (1886-1965) belonged to the group of so-called Religious Socialists before he left Germany with the beginning Nazi-era; he emigrated to New York. I read in a note of a book about Tillich that he "was a human being of immense wisdom." But interesting: Wisdom didn't hinder Tillich sometimes to have a very narrow relation to the female sex, and such things which happened and are today discussed in the "me-to-debate" many women could have tell in his time about the famous man- so the theological rumor.
There are good ideas and information in Paul Tillich's theological thought, with an Arabic version on this subject
Yes, I agree. True worship from the heart reaches the household of God, not some form of adorstion that glorifies man.
Tillich (1886-1965) belonged to the group of so-called Religious Socialists before he left Germany with the beginning Nazi-era; he emigrated to New York. I read in a note of a book about Tillich that he "was a human being of immense wisdom." But interesting: Wisdom didn't hinder Tillich sometimes to have a very narrow relation to the female sex, and such things which happened and are today discussed in the "me-to-debate" many women could have tell in his time about the famous man- so the theological rumor.
Definitely I don't support this and I think it has been saying negatively ;Of course, the adoration with arts of god not from or for the man. When there is love, there is the existence of God and vice versa.
I do not know much about Christian Theology.
If you take the sentence meaning "Adoration performed for the sake of man's self-glorification is self-defeating. It never reaches God".
Yes, it is 100% true. Let it be any religion anything related to SELF either self adoration or self glorification is not at all accepted. Of course anything done for self never goes to GOD. Praising self also not advisable. That is why it is said SERVICE TO FELLOW MEN IS SERVICE TO GOD.
The same is said in Hindu religion "Paropakaraya Punyaya, Papaya Para Peedanam". Helping others is virtue, hurting others is unbecoming. So as long as one does not hurt others, one is on the right path. It is the essence of 18 great epics 'Astadasa Puranas' of Hindu religion.
There is a lot of room for interpretation in this statement. Is it adoration of self? Is it adoration in the Blessed Sacrament? All the same, glorifying oneself is somewhat prideful, which God does not like.
many thanks,
Debra
If I agree, the religious self-worship performed by man for the same man, is generally counterproductive and selfish, since in this way he will not come to God.
I do agree with Tillich as well. Furthermore, I tend to very cynical about these things. You know, a little like St Paul, who suggested that those who feel compelled to "speak in tongues" do so inside a closet. Really.
I'd like to explore the point made by Hein Retter, though, concerning this "me too" phenomenon. But it's off topic.
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