Gospel of Karin

About

Hi and thanks Photo 18for visiting the Gospel of Karin. I’m an amateur illustrator, trained in…theology, the topic of which this blog was once dedicated to.

I have since changed the theme to art, although you can still access my theology-related postings through the archives.

For those interested, my theology bio is below.

A few mundane details: I love cats, dogs, animals in general, coffee, candy, drawing, art, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek, sci-fi (in general), the color red, Autumn, snow shoeing, running, German chocolate cake, Swedish decor, Paris, the coast of Maine, Continental philosophy, theology, ethics, and cuteness. My father was second-generation Sicilian, and my mother is a Swede, which means I have thick hair, strong bone structure, and am good at withstanding the cold.

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I hold a master’s degree in theology from Boston University School of Theology, with a concentration in ethics, philosophy, and hermeneutics.

My research interest is in the area of theologies of animals, especially as they relate to ethics and science.

Why do I refer to this blog as a gospel? Because I believe in a sacred dimension of life, one that continually reveals itself for those who will notice and listen. All of us, from our various spiritual and faith perspectives, bring important insights to bear on the nature of this sacred reality and the ways in which it can inspire our lives.

This is truly good news.


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  • gebs // October 22, 2007 at 10:40 pm | Reply

    Hi there, i just found your blog. Look forward to reading more. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and God bless.

  • karin // October 23, 2007 at 9:38 am | Reply

    Thanks for reading gebs, and for your blessings. I’ve had a chance to look briefly at your blog too and like what I’ve read. I’ll be back for more!

  • Matthijs M. // November 23, 2007 at 8:49 pm | Reply

    Hi Karin,

    Just discovered your wonderfull blog and the essays on panentheism. I am a catholic seminarian from Europe and I’ll be back for more too!

  • karin // November 24, 2007 at 8:13 pm | Reply

    Matthijs M.
    Thank you so much! I’m happy you like the blog and look forward to having you come back! Also, I’d love to know a bit more about your seminary experience, as well where you are in Europe if you feel comfortable sharing that information.

    All the best,
    Karin

  • lisagbrown // November 19, 2008 at 3:44 pm | Reply

    Hi Karin,
    Your blog’s been quiet lately! I know you’re focusing on your art these days — how bout posting some of your artwork here to keep the blog momentum going?

    :-)
    Lisa

  • Anonymous // February 22, 2009 at 7:51 am | Reply

    Art and Theology.

    For me, one name comes instantly to mind–Reinhold Niebuhr. For two decades he wrote and preached this concept: That God, was beyond the edges of language. That it took Metaphor, Analogy, Poetry and Art to describe God. For me, it’s hard to top Beethoven’s 9th Symphony…

    So, while I ignored him when first introduced to him in class, this concept would later come back to haunt me. Now, I see it as fundamental in how I approach art.

    My other Theologian–is Kierkegaard. Love his Lutheran sense of humor… ; )

    In his “Fear and Loathing and the Sickness unto Death” he takes us to the moment where Abraham is about to sacrifice Isaac. With his arm overhead, Kierkegaard ask Abraham : “Is the knife in your hand because God wants it there–or because you THINK God wants it there?”

    I wish Bush, had asked himself the Kierkegaard question a couple of more times before the Iraq war…

    Craig

  • david of fox lake // March 27, 2009 at 12:09 pm | Reply

    Karin,

    Ran onto your ’stuff’ doing a search on Ian Barbour. I am a Carleton alumnus (‘71) and must report with sadness that my only contact with Mr. Barbour while a student involved darkness and a bicycle. No one was hurt, but there was some embarrassment.

    I have “started” some writing that may turn into an essay or longer paper at some point. It may hold nothing that interests you, but it intersects–in a less formal way–with Barbour’s topic.

    It would “make my day” if you would read and comment on it.

    Thanks,

    David of fox lake

  • karin // March 29, 2009 at 10:13 am | Reply

    Hi David,

    Thanks for your note. Sure, I’d be happy to take a look if you’re not in big hurry at the moment. Lots going on for a couple of weeks between work and personal life. Thanks too for visiting my blog. I’m glad to hear no one was hurt in your encounter with Ian Barbour! :-)

  • Mary O // November 6, 2009 at 5:50 pm | Reply

    I found your blog from the letters section of the nytimes (story about buying shoes in a down economy).

    Your illustrations are wonderful!

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