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Women and the Trintiy

nd their identify in relationship. Furthermore, she noted that women’s relationships do not follow pattern of hierarchy. Some theologians who value Trinitarian theology insist that what is most important about the belief in a triune God is not that we see God in thee ways, but that we understand God as a dynamic community. Within the triune God there is a special energy which expresses the love of God experienced in Jesus Christ. All who have fallen in love know this reality. A friendship between two people may “exist" for years, the relationship is there, but it is static. Then, suddenly it changes, and the interpersonal situation comes alive with intense emotion and empathy. Lover and loved are one. Individuals shine and actually discover themselves in love of the other. Their caring is so deep and full that it spills over into the lives of family and friends, and we cannot be in their presence without being touched by that love. The doctrine of the Trinity erodes the monarchical and patriarchal power of monotheism. When God is no longer viewed as solitary and stark unity, or absolute unrelated personality, we are able to live with – not just fall before- our God.Understood in this way, t he doctrine of the Trinity sets forth radical ethic of justice and care very similar to the ethic that psychologist see within women’s lives. It is based on a vision that the self and the other should be treated as equal worth; that despite difference in power, things should be fair; that everyone should be responded to and included and that no one should be left alone and hurt. It sees morality as a problem of inclusion rather than a balancing of claims. It sets up standard of nurturance, responsibility and care. Women have experiences that lead them to understand God as community and to share an ethic that measures strength in terms of relationships. Just as the love of human lovers sometimes invades our lives with it...

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