The Thanksgiving holiday is a terrific time to talk theology. But
some theologies make more sense when offering thanks to our loving Lord.

Whether the setting is private or public, secular or sacred,
hundreds of millions express gratitude. Often, even the day’s newscasts
are laden with words of Holy appreciation.

For what, however, are we to thank God? What credit is due the
divine? And which theologies best account for our desire to express
gratitude?