All 4 Uses of
theology
in
Leaves of Grass
- Sermons, creeds, theology—but the fathomless human brain,
And what is reason?†Chpt 3 *
- What are your theology, tuition, society, traditions, statute-books, now?†
Chpt 12
- To Him That Was Crucified
My spirit to yours dear brother,
Do not mind because many sounding your name do not understand you,
I do not sound your name, but I understand you,
I specify you with joy O my comrade to salute you, and to salute
those who are with you, before and since, and those to come also,
That we all labor together transmitting the same charge and succession,
We few equals indifferent of lands, indifferent of times,
We, enclosers of all continents, all castes, allowers of all theologies,
Compassionaters, perceivers, rapport of men,
We walk silent among disputes and assertions, but reject not the
disputers nor any thing that is asserted,
We hear the baw†Chpt 24theologies = systems of religious beliefs
- The Calming Thought of All
That coursing on, whate'er men's speculations,
Amid the changing schools, theologies, philosophies,
Amid the bawling presentations new and old,
The round earth's silent vital laws, facts, modes continue.†Chpt 34
Definition:
the study of religion; or a particular system or school of religious beliefs