Just noticed this interesting paper by Kevin Hart. He explores the possible universalist meaning the opening line of the Lord’s Prayer may have had for early Christians. A thoughtful piece with references to Origen and Gregory of Nyssa.
abc.net.au/religion/articles/2014/02/18/3947419.htm
I look forward to reading it. I’ve often thought that a good title for a sermon or article would be, “How Big is Your Our?”
I’ve always found this back-tracking qualifier intriguing. Where do people get off thinking i.e., assuming that THEY have more heart-felt love for humanity THAN does God… go figure???