Worldviews"Daddy, That Fire Truck Is Broken"
By Joe Aguirre 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
By Kenneth Richard Samples By Kenneth Richard Samples 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. Christian Apologetics, Part 3 (of 4)
Historic Christianity is not only a religious belief system; it also encompasses... Does Faith Support or Hinder Reason?
David H. Rogstad, Ph.D. 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 Evolution as Mythology, Part 1 (of 5): The Theory of Evolution is a Myth
Editor’s note: Today we present an article by guest scholars Dr. Hugh Henry, Ph.D. , Daniel J. Dyke, M.Div., M.Th., and Dr. Charles Cruze, Ph.D. 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
Editor’s note: Today we present an article by guest scholars Dr. Hugh Henry, Ph.D. , Daniel J. Dyke, M.Div., M.Th., and Dr. Charles Cruze, Ph.D. 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
The last two articles have discussed how the theory of evolution has characteristics of a myth (which cannot be proven or disproven by the... Evolution as Mythology, Part 4 (of 5): The Myth of Macroevolution
Editor’s note: Today we present an article by guest scholars Dr. Hugh Henry, Ph.D. , Daniel J. Dyke, M.Div., M.Th., and Dr. Charles Cruze, Ph.D. 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
Editor’s note: Today we present an article by guest scholars Dr. Hugh Henry, Ph.D. , Daniel J. Dyke, M.Div., M.Th., and Dr. Charles Cruze, Ph.D. 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’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. Life Without God
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
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. Navigating Verbal Minefields
By Joe Aguirre Are you an evolutionist or a creationist? It's a simple enough questions, but the answer may not be so easy. Like many words, factors like history and context come into play. Purpose is Pervasive and Religion Promotes Self-Discipline
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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?
Jeff Zweerink, Ph.D. 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)
On November 15, 2008, Michael Shermer, PhD, president of the Skeptics Society, presented arguments against... Response to Michael Shermer, Part 2 (of 3)
This article continues my response to Michael Shermer's "God-of-the-gaps" argument against Christianity, which he... Response to Michael Shermer, Part 3 (of 3)
This is the third and final part of the response to Michael Shermer's "God-of-the-gaps" argument1 against Christianity, as... 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. Despite its often negative connotation, this "darkness" is not a bad thing. Thinking Biblically About the World’s Religions
By Kenneth Richard Samples 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
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. What in the World is a Worldview?
by Kenneth Richard Samples 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)
Someone in antiquity said, "Philosophy bakes no bread." Why Christians Should Value Philosophy, Part 2 (of 3)
During the Middle Ages theology was hailed as the "Queen of the Sciences." Consequently, medieval Christian thinkers... Why Christians Should Value Philosophy, Part 3 (of 3)
What is the number one reason that people give for not believing in God?... Worldview Living Rooms, (Part 1 of 2)
Kenneth Richard Samples 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)
Kenneth Richard Samples 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. Just as a physical living room is populated by furniture (tables, chairs, TVs, etc.), so a conceptual worldview living room is filled with nonempirical, abstract entities. WorldviewsWorldviews |
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