Philosophy of Religion"The Age of Earth"
2/2/2002 Used with permission. This topic was addressed by Dr. Moreland during a lecture at Northshore Church in Everett, Washington on February 2, 2002. A Comment on Humility Theology
1/1/2002 The anthropic principle faces serious challenges from outside the disciplines of astronomy and physics. Many scholars in the humanities and social sciences fear that the anthropic principle will somehow legitimize false notions of human supremacy, justifying exploitation of the environment to the detriment of other species. Believing Science and the Bible at the Same Time
The Galileo affair, the Huxley-Wilberforce debate and the Scopes Trial. Many skeptics of the Christian faith often trot out these events to support their contention that religion (specifically Christianity) only serves to impede scientific progress. Faith and Reason
by Kenneth Richard Samples Skeptics often charge Christians with "blind faith." And at times even believers have spoken of faith in less-than-rational terms. However, historic Christianity affirms a necessary and proper relationship between faith and reason. There has been a broad measure of agreement in Christian history that the two are indeed compatible. The Christian faith is reasonable in four distinct ways. God’s Plan for Humanity—Paradise Restored or Paradise Replaced?
By Hugh Ross and Mick Ukleja Christians argue and divide over many issues, from core issues such as the doctrine of free will to peripheral issues such as the age of the Earth. Ironically, some of the least weighty questions draw the most vigorous public debate while the more important ones receive less attention. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Response
By Kenneth Richard Samples If God Created All Things, Then Who Created God?
by Kenneth Richard Samples This question is posed by small children, by college students, and by leaders of atheist societies. It is essentially an interrogative about the nature of causality. To answer this common query effectively requires both a philosophical and a theological response. More Than Intelligent Design
By Hugh Ross Scholars involved in what has come to be known as “the Intelligent Design movement” deserve respect. They swim against the powerful tide of naturalism, and I applaud their efforts and integrity. Notable Christians Open to an Old-universe, Old-earth Perspective
The following individuals—respected authors, Bible scholars, scientists, pastors, linguists, and more—hold to a diversity of views on the timing of God’s creation. And yet all have affirmed, in documented sources, that an ancient universe and Earth (including big bang cosmology) pose no threat to Christian orthodoxy, but rather may be considered plausible and valid interpretations, even literal interpretations, of the biblical text. Not one sees the question of age as a crucial doctrinal issue. President's Laptop - July 1999
Dear Friends, Have you ever been bored in church or Sunday School? How about your kids? Yes, I have been and, yes, mine have been. I have to ask myself, “Why?” especially since God and His Word are anything but boring. President's Laptop- April 2001
Dear Friends, Perhaps you have come across (or heard about) the claim that I am a “danger” to evangelical Christianity, that I am part of the great deception of 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12. I prefer to be known as a danger to deceivers. The Physics of Sin
1/1/2002 "What difference does it make? As long as I'm not hurting anyone else, I should be able to live with my girlfriend." "I never loved my wife. Don't I deserve to be happy?" "I needed that money more than he did, so it's okay that I took it. Besides, he owes me for the time when…" Thinking About "Future Things," Part 9 (of 12)
The word euthanasia comes from the Greek language and literally means "good or happy death" (eu = "good" or "happy," thanatos = "death"). In the context of hospice, the concept of a good death involves the easing of a dying person's suffering. But in the broader scope of life, what constitutes a good death? Christians talk a lot about what it means to live well but seldom do they discuss what... Thinking About 'Future Things,' Part 10 (of 12)
What does it mean to "die well"? In part nine of this series I raised the question concerning the meaning of a "good death" within the context of the historic Christian faith. When my father passed away almost 25 years ago the thought struck me that... Thinking About 'Future Things,' Part 11 (of 12)
When it comes to eschatology (the study of "last things" or "future things" ), Christians sometimes fall into the fundamental error of being preoccupied with the most speculative elements of this doctrine. Ironically this error has been made... Thinking About a Meaningless World
Kenneth Richard Samples
Uniqueness of Human Capacity to Express Malice
Hugh Ross, Ph.D. One of the cornerstone doctrines of the Christian faith is that humans alone among all life-forms on Earth are sinners. According to the Bible, all humans and only humans are born with the propensity to commit evil acts. That being the case, it should not be difficult for scientists to develop tests to confirm or deny this essential teaching of the Christian faith. Unmasking Misconceptions: Book reviews of The Hidden Face of God and Darwin's God
The Hidden Face of God: How Science Reveals the Ultimate Truth. By Gerald L. Schroeder. New York: The Free Press, 2001. 224 pages. Hardcover; $26.00.Reviewed by Fazale R. Rana Philosophy of ReligionPhilosophy of Religion |
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Years ago when I taught philosophy at a public college, a student of mine ended her term paper on the topic of “existentialism and the meaning of life” with the following forlorn assessment: