text: Monica, I would imagine it could take many years for an inclusive theology to develop -  arguments made, visions of how inclusion is possible, arguments of how old views are not necessarily the only views possible.  
  
  I am out of my depth on how theology gets developed, but I don't think there has been enough serious consideration of the issue by theologians. It seems to me that major religious based schools of theology have been stuck in arguing why old arguments MUST be adhered to - by rigorists, Traditionalists, religious institutions who exact a penalty for theologians who stray out of the permitted boundaries.
  
  As for causes which move forward politically without a developed Christian anthropology, I believe that has been happening for a while - how about the advance of democracy, the emancipation of women, acceptance of modern medicine miracles like IVF, the realization now that slavery is sinful.  
  
  Does theology lead culture or incorporate culture in its explanations of God?