text: The tenor and commenters of NCR don't really support a substantial discussion of true 'theological' matters.  It's too light intellectually and too opinionated.   Too filled with people who want to have the last word on things.  There are a few amateurs here who play pretend too often and noisily. 
  
  Maybe 'First Things' would be a better place for slightly theological discussions.  It's not here.  Or better:  Logos, Biblica, Communio, etc. 
  
  And, besides, theology needs to "serve the soul" or it becomes just a sad exercise in oneupmanship.