Worldviews"Daddy, That Fire Truck Is Broken"
1/1/2003 Applause down the road signaled the first entries in the brief parade. Not your average Fourth of July parade, this procession consisted of local police cars, fire trucks, and a couple of flatbeds: one carrying rubble from the World Trade Center, the other a New York City fire truck damaged in the attack. The caravan had trekked through eighteen states. 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. A Worldview Thought Experiment
5/8/2007 In the simplest terms, a worldview may be defined as how one sees life and the world at large. How a person makes sense of the world depends upon that person’s vision, so to speak. Anthropic Principle: A Precise Plan For Humanity
1/1/2002 Human beings climb. Always have, always will. First hills, then mountains, then pinnacles so high they're called "death zones." That's as high as legs could carry them, but not high enough. So people invented balloons, blimps, airplanes, and spacecraft, the higher the better—to a point. Avatar: a New Hope?
By Dr. Hugh Ross Avatar, the movie released just a few weeks ago, already ranks as the second highest earning movie of all time and may exceed the current record holder, Titanic, within a few more weeks. Two aspects of the movie seem to be driving the strong response. Checking Our Worldview
3/19/2010 Several years ago, a colleague and I were discussing the writing of a computer program we planned to use for processing our radio astronomy data. Christian Apologetics, Part 3 (of 4)
7/14/2009 Historic Christianity is not only a religious belief system; it also encompasses a world-and-life view. Christianity's Dangerous Ideas
June 1, 2010 One of my longtime friends, an atheist, agrees that historic Christianity includes dangerous ideas. Does Faith Support Or Hinder Reason?
5/30/2008 In the April 2008 issue of Nature, an essay by Philip Ball explains how, in his view, modern science began “in the twelfth century…several hundred years earlier than we have imagined” through a break with the theology of medieval Christianity as it emerged out of the darkness of the Middle Ages. Evolution As Mythology, Part 1 (of 5): The Theory Of Evolution Is A Myth
5/5/2008 The creation-evolution debate is usually framed as science v. religion: verifiable fact v. faith. But we contend that it takes at least as much faith to believe in the theory of evolution as in creation by a supernatural God. And in reality, evolution has more characteristics of a “myth” than of a scientific theory. Evolution As Mythology, Part 2 (of 5): Evolution Is Not A Scientific Theory
5/12/2008 A previous article noted how the theory of evolution evinces characteristics of a myth. This article will consider how it measures up to the definition of “science.” Evolution As Mythology, Part 3 (of 5): The Myth Of Abiogenesis
5/19/2008 The last two articles have discussed how the theory of evolution has characteristics of a myth (which cannot be proven or disproven by the technology of the culture), and lacks characteristics of a scientific theory (which is testable and falsifiable). Evolution As Mythology, Part 4 (of 5): The Myth Of Macroevolution
5/19/2008 The last article discussed the mythlike characteristics of abiogenesis, a key component of the theory of evolution, that says living organisms appeared spontaneously from nonliving matter. This article discusses evolution itself, which is separated into two categories. Evolution As Mythology, Part 5 (of 5): Conclusion
5/19/2008 The four previous articles in this series have shown that the theory of evolution is more like a creation myth than a scientific theory. A myth may be true or false, but its principle characteristic is that it validates the thinking, practices, and ideals of a culture. Evolution explains our existence within the framework of our modern culture of naturalism, which has no need for a god. God Makes You Glad: Positive Christian Attitude Linked To Happiness
11/11/2010
“But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.” Psalm 5:11 God’s Plan For Humanity—paradise Restored Or Paradise Replaced?
10/1/2000 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. Hardwired To See Design
6/13/2007 A review article published in Science a few weeks ago makes some remarkable assertions. Regarding a commonsense psychology, the authors highlight a “promiscuous teleology” among children. Ideas, Ideology, And Islam
June 1, 2010 Once a chief recruiter for the Islamic extremist group Hizb Ut-Tahrir (“Party of Liberation”), Nawaz eventually concluded that radical Jihadist Islam is closer to a form of fascistic totalitarianism than to traditional Islam. Life Without God
9/26/2008 I just finished reading a book that has been on my shelf for some time. It is William Lane Craig’s apologetic for the Christian faith entitled Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics. More Than Intelligent Design
7/1/2002 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. Purpose Is Pervasive And Religion Promotes Self-discipline
5/20/2009 True or False: The NBA, NFL, and other professional sports leagues exist to provide physically gifted athletes a way to utilize their talents and earn a living. Resistance To Science?
7/11/2007 A few weeks ago, I discussed an article trying to understand the basis for adult “resistance” to science. I put resistance in quotes because the two prime examples of resistance the author cites involve the theory of evolution and Francis Crick’s idea that the mind arises solely from physical processes. Response To Michael Shermer, Part 1 (of 3)
7/24/2009 On November 15, 2008, Michael Shermer, PhD, president of the Skeptics Society, presented arguments against Christianity at a Reasons To Believe Orange County Chapter meeting. Response To Michael Shermer, Part 2 (of 3)
7/31/2009 This article continues my response to Michael Shermer's "God-of-the-gaps" argument against Christianity, which he presented to the Reasons To Believe Orange County Chapter in November 2008. Response To Michael Shermer, Part 3 (of 3)
8/7/2009 This is the third and final part of the response to Michael Shermer's "God-of-the-gaps" argument1 against Christianity, as presented at a meeting of Reasons To Believe Orange County Chapter in November 2008. The Dark And Bright Sides Of Cosmology
10/1/2007 Astrophysics has its ironies. Here’s one: Studies of the brightest galaxies in the universe led to the discovery that 99 percent of all matter is "dark matter".1 But matter is only part of the universe (about a fourth). The rest is energy. Adding irony to irony, research focusing on the brightest stars in the universe shows that "dark energy" is far more abundant than dark matter, making up most of the rest of the universe. Thinking Biblically About The World’s Religions
7/1/2002 All over the globe, billions of people adhere to a variety of different belief systems. Ten major non-Christian world religions abound today: Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Shintoism, Sikhism, Taoism, and Zoroastrianism. Uniqueness Of Human Capacity To Express Malice
11/12/2007 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. What In The World Is A Worldview?
1/1/2007 Everybody has one. A person may be educated or uneducated, liberal or conservative, rich or poor, nonbelieving or God-fearing, but all people act and live in certain ways because they are guided by particular worldviews. Given its importance, just what exactly is a worldview? Why Christians Should Value Philosophy, Part 1 (of 3)
7/28/2009 Someone in antiquity said, "Philosophy bakes no bread." This famous assertion raises concerns about philosophy's practical relevance and value. I remember my father's quizzical look when I informed him that I was studying the subject in college. Why Christians Should Value Philosophy, Part 2 (of 3)
8/4/2009 During the Middle Ages theology was hailed as the "Queen of the Sciences." Consequently, medieval Christian thinkers described philosophy as a "handmaiden" to theology. Why Christians Should Value Philosophy, Part 3 (of 3)
8/11/2009 What is the number one reason that people give for not believing in God? All of the sources that I have ever read over the last thirty years indicate that the answer is "the problem of evil, pain, and suffering." Worldview Living Rooms, (part 1 Of 2)
1/1/2008 My family and I congregate most often in our living room. My wife and I and our three children have many conversations in that particular room. We even eat some of our meals there, especially when we watch movies together. Worldview Living Rooms, Part 2 (of 2)
1/8/2008 In the first installment of this series I described what I call a “conceptual worldview living room.” I am drawing an analogy from my own physical living room in my home. WorldviewsApologetic Reasoning
Dave Rogstad, Jeff Zweerink, and Kenneth Samples Big Bang Test/Homochirality
Author: Hugh Ross, Fuz Rana, and Joe Aguirre Cosmic Strings, and Crystal Structure Design in the Earth's Core
Hugh Ross, Dave Rogstad, Fuz Rana, Jeff Zweerink and Kenneth Samples Cosmology, Yesterday and Today
Hugh Ross, Jeff Zweerink, and Ken Samples Divorce’s Impact/Hominid Behavior
Dave Rogstad, Fuz Rana, and Joe Aguirre For Good Self-Control, Thy getting Religious About It: Humans May be Primed to Believe in Creation
Download Episode Function for "Junk" DNA Debunks Imperfection Argument
Fuz Rana, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Gamma-Ray Bursts Allow Look at Early Universe
Hugh Ross, Fuz Rana, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Hezekiah’s Tunnel: Another Confirmation of the Bible’s Historical Accuracy
Hugh Ross, Fuz Rana, and Krista Bontrager Human Cooperation Study Affirms Biblical Creation
Hugh Ross, Jeff Zweerink, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Human Language Gene
Fuz Rana and Krista Bontrager Information Theory and the Young-Earth Speciation Model
Hugh Ross, Fuz Rana and Krista Bontrager Is Complex Life Rare?
Dave Rogstad, Jeff Zweerink, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Limits on Quantum Foam
Jeff Zweerink, Dave Rogstad, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Lion-Man Statue: Evidence for Human Imagination
Fuz Rana, Kenneth Samples, and Krista Bontrager Magnetic Reversals: Evidence for an Ancient Earth
Hugh Ross, Fuz Rana, Kenneth Samples and Krista Bontrager More Problems for Martian Origin-of-Life Scenario
Fuz Rana, Jeff Zweerink, Dave Rogstad, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre More Terrestrial Design Features
Hugh Ross, Fuz Rana, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Neanderthals Did Not Interbreed with Humans
Fuz Rana, Jeff Zweerink, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Probing the Universe's Dark Ages
Dave Rogstad, Jeff Zweerink, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Religion’s Effect on Health
Dave Rogstad and Krista Bontrager Science, Bible Agree: Giving is Better
Author: Dr. Jeff Zweerink Stellar Research Shows Fine-Tuning
Hugh Ross, Dave Rogstad, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Testing Fundamental Assumptions
Fuz Rana, Jeff Zweerink & Kenneth Samples The Elegant Cosmos
Author: Hugh Ross, Jeff Zweerink & Kenneth Samples The Naturalistic Worldview and Scientilfic Discovery
Dave Rogstad, Fuz Rana & Kenneth Samples Underlying Apologetic Issues
Fuz Rana, Jeff Zweerink & Kenneth Samples What the [bleep] do we know?!
Hugh Ross, Fuz Rana, Kenneth Samples and Krista Bontrager World View Thinking
Dave Rogstad and Ken Samples WorldviewsA World of Difference
Price: $17.95 In this fresh approach to worldview thinking, RTB theologian Kenneth Samples encourages believers to develop a core belief system based on truth, critical thinking, and logic. By comparing and contrasting the historic Christian worlview with four other major worldviews--naturalism, Islam, postmodernism, and the pantheistic monism of Eastern religions--Kenneth demonstrates how to evaluate and assess all worldviews with nine distinct tests.
Putting the Book of Mormon to the Test (audio CD)
Price: $6.95 The Challenge of Religious Pluralism (3 Audio CDs)
Price: $16.00 Reasons To Believe theologian and philosopher Kenneth Samples tackles the controversial issue of religious pluralism head-on. He explores the biblical basis for the exclusive truth claims of Christianity and for the unique nature of Jesus Christ. Through logic and in-depth probing of the issues, Mr. Samples answers these provocative questions in a biblically faithful way that challenge all listeners. Level: All 3 Audio CDs ( published 2003), 06 oz. Without A Doubt
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