Natūralūs daiktai ir kasdienė kalba Tillicho filosofijoje
Natural Objects and Everyday Language in Tillich's Philosophy

Summary/Abstract: In this article I survey Paul Tillich’s wiews on nature and sacraments. Tillich, prominent protestant theologian, developed an original interpretation of nature by terms of sacraments and history, which in turn depended on the multidimetional conception of reality. I concider that the interpretation of history as participation in the fall and glory of creation and in the history of salvation broadens the notion of sacraments and suggests new paths for the identity and perspectives of different movements of Christian faith. Finally, I assert that from the Tillichian perspective, if religious affirmations claim to be existentialy significant, they should not ignore the problems of nonhuman beings, and a significant part of salvation may be ascribed to anthropocentric arrogance. On the other hand, his doctrine concerning inherent powers of nature, its relationship to language as the main medium of spirit encourages experience of the ultimate in everyday life.

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