Thank you very much, Vesa. Very helpful reflections.
Of course, as a Seventh-day Adventist theologian I am not neutral on this topic, and making the connection with EA is something that wouldn't have come to my mind. But it is true that there are important insights with regard to EA life.
Personally, while I am not overly legalistic with Sabbath activities, I experience it exactly the way you present it: as a helpful space where the demands of everyday life are halted and people and relationships come first.
In German, I am framing my Sabbath theology in four verbs: statt eilen - heilen, teilen, weilen. Instead of hurrying - healing, sharing, lingering. :)
Thank you very much, Vesa. Very helpful reflections.
Of course, as a Seventh-day Adventist theologian I am not neutral on this topic, and making the connection with EA is something that wouldn't have come to my mind. But it is true that there are important insights with regard to EA life.
Personally, while I am not overly legalistic with Sabbath activities, I experience it exactly the way you present it: as a helpful space where the demands of everyday life are halted and people and relationships come first.
In German, I am framing my Sabbath theology in four verbs: statt eilen - heilen, teilen, weilen. Instead of hurrying - healing, sharing, lingering. :)
Thank you for your comment Stefan, I'm glad you found it helpful!
Very interesting, thanks!