This is post 4 of 9 in the series “Narratives” Scott Allen explores the problem of how narratives have steadily replaced truth in Western society. What’s Wrong With a Story? The Destructive Power of Narrative: An Example from American History Why Narratives Have Become Pervasive Farewell, Justice: The Corrosion of
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This is post 2 of 10 in the series “Romans 1” Darrow examines Paul’s text in Romans 1 as it relates to contemporary society Humans Reject the Truth God Put the Invisible in Plain Sight Moral Creator, Moral Creation: Why Atheists Deny God To Reject God is to Dismiss Your
The School of Athens by Raphael What is the meaning of life? Where is this meaning to be found? Such questions, still highly relevant, have been kicked around for a long time. Some well-known, ancient Greeks had a lot to say about this question. Aristotle led the discussion about the use of
Dome of the Florence Cathedral by Brunelleschi (1438) who transformed the role and status of the architect. Photo by Bruce Stokes on Flickr In part 1 we wrote about architect Christopher Alexander who said that his half century as an architect and student of creation has persuaded him not only of God’s existence
Painting of Abraham’s Departure by József Molnár For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. At the end of history a city will arise whose Architect and Builder is God. The Creator who conceived, designed and built our earthly home, is also
Is truth “made,” or is it discovered? Is history meaningless or purposeful? The current, global discussion of the nature of human sexuality, of marriage and family arises from two very different worldviews. One worldview sees truth as a social construct, the other sees truth as objective. One view regards human
“Motherhood is a cultural invention. It reflects a belief adopted by society that is passed down from one generation to the next.” So writes Kathleen McCartney, president of Smith College, in “Time To Rethink Our Social Construct of Motherhood.” McCartney’s article appeared on the May 6, 2015 opinion page of
“Motherhood is a cultural invention. It reflects a belief adopted by society that is passed down from one generation to the next.” So writes Kathleen McCartney, president of Smith College, in “Time To Rethink Our Social Construct of Motherhood.” McCarney’s article appeared on the May 6, 2015 opinion page of
During a recent interview Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker was asked, “Are you comfortable with the idea of evolution? Do you accept it?” Realizing the peril behind this question he chose to defer on it. Scott Walker could have done worse. And he’s taking plenty of heat for punting. Nonetheless, the
It’s mere exaggeration, not hyperbole, to note that, these days, one can measure in hours the time lag between affirmations of Darwinism by public figures. Especially distressing is watching Christ followers line up at the “of course evolution is true” booth. Why do so many Christians feel the need to