My experience is that theological discussions with average folk are discussions akin to ships passing in the night. Theological discussions among academic theologians are about hair splitting. Mathematical formulas might force discussion participants into viewing and learning a new symbol set/icon that is more precise and focuses the discussion more clearly eliminating many of the emotional and cultural ties to words.
Can we put theological constructs into mathematical language?
John says: Let me respond by asking, Can we express personal relationships in mathematical language? The answer surely is no. Personal and transpersonal (divine) experience needs a different language, in which the precise and quantifiable concepts of mathematics are replaced by something richer and deeper, employing such resources as symbol and story
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