Raimon Panikkar (1918-2010)

"The whole history of Christianity is one of enrichment and renewal brought about by elements that came from outside itself,..."

I met him when I became a temporary bartender.

From time to time, the original General Theological Seminary in New York City would host gatherings of eminent global theologians.  These were intramural affairs where only a handful would be invited to spend a weekend of drinks, good meals, and remarkable discussions on the pursuit of God-ness. 

When I saw a…