Give your songs to a 'Theologian' to critique.
I've never done that. Not once. Not even for a line. And I think I've managed to avoid serious heresy and half truth.
In fact I've always preferred the approach of becoming a theologian, rather than 'consulting' one. I've preferred to do the reading myself; forming an orthodox theology, with a solid Christology at its centre. And that is without being a natural academic myself- I never much enjoyed academic study (I don't even have a degree!) - but when it comes to personal theological development I've always tried to take the initiative.
Which is why I've never felt the need to get a Theologian to tidy up my songs - I try to write songs that don't need tidying!
And that is what I encourage other writers to do - read; study; do a course; become a good theologian
dg
1 comment:
The only thing I'd say here, is that having a relationship with God, non church day job, two kids and a wife and a poor social life, I haven't got a huge amount of time to study theology specifically!! But I take your point!! Sometimes no harm in sharing the load! :-)
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