It is a reality of life that we all make assumptions. There’s
no getting past that fact. What is important is to identify our assumptions and
test them using an appropriate theological method. Before moving on to more
specific issues relating to Christian worship, which I’ve previously identified
as something I intend to write upon this year, I need to summarise a
significant theological assumption of mine. I recognise that this impacts much
of my thinking and my own approach to worship, but having thought through many
of the implications of this assumption I would like to suggest that I find it appropriate.
Here it is:
I assume that the purpose of life is to live in relationship with God, humanity and all of creation.
