Recently I have read several book written by atheists or about atheism. I am noticing a few recurring threads, a few persistent reasons behind people's unbelief. Ultimately we could point to Romans 1:18-19 as an explanation, but here I'm looking at penultimate explanations (nontheological). I'd love to hear your thoughts (it would actually be helpful … Continue reading why people are atheists, part one
apologetics
your faith does not save you
I have been wading through No Other Name: A critical survey of Christian attitudes towards the World Religions by Paul Knitter. It's actually not all that bad except that Knitter seems to intentionally misrepresent Conservative Evangelical theology and misses some key distinctions. One of the most important misrepresentations comes in his discussion of the similarities … Continue reading your faith does not save you
What is the meaning of ‘homosexual’ in the Bible?
There is a common argument that when the Bible speaks of homosexuality what it is actually referring to is 1) homosexual rape, 2) sex with boys (children), 3) homosexual prostitutes (cult prostitutes), 4) heterosexuals having 'unnatural' homosexual sex. Are these arguments valid? What is the Bible referring to specifically? I'll look at these other options … Continue reading What is the meaning of ‘homosexual’ in the Bible?
the world of "I & It" vs. the world of "I & You"
We relate to and come to know 'Yous' differently that we relate to and come to know 'Its'. That's one of the points Newbigin makes a strong case for in his discussion of the relation of "Reason, Revelation, and Experience" (The Gospel in a Pluralistic Society). With things we come to know them by dissecting … Continue reading the world of "I & It" vs. the world of "I & You"
Dawkins and Lennox Debate & Conversation
For my current independent study I am listening to the God Delusion Debate between Richard Dawkins and John Lennox, both Oxford professors. I thought I'd share the link for your enjoyment. What I love about John Lennox in the debate and the conversation that came some months later is his tone. He is warm and … Continue reading Dawkins and Lennox Debate & Conversation
God Entranced 