Szaleństwo chrześcijaństwa: teologia i świadectwo

In the theology of Eastern Christianity there is a special category of“God’s fools.” This is a particular image of faith and belongs to those whohave had some mystical experience. The cross is marked by reason. Thisfoolishness of the cross is the basic process in theological interpretation.The cross should shine out even more with its foolishness against the glareof evil, as it draws one to the authentic witness of faith and life. Rationalityand reason are not sufficient to face evil. The large amount of help andvoluminous theories on poverty do not solve the problems of the poor.The “foolishness” of the Gospel stands up against the foolishness of violence.Victory means forgiveness in God’s name, who appeared to losethe battle on the cross. The foolishness of the cross is a gift leading to lifeand it sparks a great light of hope which many institutions and peoplewant to extinguish. Hope is not understood, especially when evil appearsto triumph. The foolishness of love can overcome evil. “The message ofthe cross is folly for those who are on the way to ruin, but for those of uswho are on the road to salvation it is the power of God” (1 Cor 1,18).