tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11000494.post8584323161184559755..comments2023-09-26T02:56:04.683-05:00Comments on Leaves from the Notebook of a Tamed Optimist: My question to Dr. John Cobb about Process theology and assurance, brought on by Mother Theresa's inner void.Nathan Mattoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01618816092900455135noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11000494.post-4402154452697151362007-09-05T18:10:00.000-05:002007-09-05T18:10:00.000-05:00As usual, Cobb gives a thoughtful and reflective r...As usual, Cobb gives a thoughtful and reflective response! When he was a teacher of mine, my head stayed in a state of confusion - but a good confusion. I appreciate Cobb's (Whitehead's) turn to humankind's desire for wholeness and rightness as a compelling motivation for action in the world. I think that he is right that too many of us expect to be joyful and in emotional unity with the Divine in unrealistic ways. Perhaps compelling motivation is the best that many of us will experience most of the time. And, really, is that so bad? Thanks for your question. It's timely and timeless.Rev Katie M Laddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202878992241658856noreply@blogger.com