Category Archives: Secularism And Or Christianity

inspiration and interpretation

For my upcoming systematic theology paper, I’m writing on the topic of scripture and, particularly, B.B. Warfield’s high view of the inspiration of scripture.  For Warfield, the inspiration of scripture entails the inerrancy and infallibility of scripture.  His reasoning is … Continue reading

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love and its mystery

When it is asked, “What is love?” even the greatest minds claim ignorance.  No one really knows what love is…at least, not in full. Love is one of those things that seems to ever remain just out of graspable distance. … Continue reading

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jean-luc marion on god before being *FRENCH*

In this video (btw, sorry about the french), Jean-Luc Marion talks about his beliefs on God and how theologians and philosophers have pinned God into a metaphysical box over the centuries, relegating God to the notion of “being”…with a capital … Continue reading

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jazz and hermeneutics

I’ve been following a blog by Dr. Cynthia R. Nielsen (I thought it apt to use her full title and name since she just recently earned her Ph.D, and if that’s worth anything, it’s worth being referred to as “doctor,” … Continue reading

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the modern theologians reader

Some gentlemen from across the pond (Dr. David Ford, Dr. Simeon Zahl, and Dr. Mike Higton) have put together an anthology that I am much anticipating – The Modern Theologians Reader (MTR). MTR will be published by Wiley-Blackwell and is … Continue reading

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the kingdom of god?

It has become increasingly popular today – no doubt due to the growing preference of narrative approaches to theology – to speak of the gospel with the phrase “kingdom of God.”  The “kingdom of God” conceptualizes a gospel which is … Continue reading

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some words for republican evangelicals

The Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition hosted several Republican presidential nominees tonight to allow each of them a chance to talk about their potential policies and their views concerning “traditional,” conservative family values. Much of the rhetoric was, in my judgment, … Continue reading

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pro-life and pro-choice…they’re both bad

One of the most frustrating things about America’s political landscape (and many other countries, I’m sure) is the stark polarization that occurs on popular and controversial issues.  Of the varying issues that prove most polarizing, one could make the case … Continue reading

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two saints named john

A poem entitled “Walk in the Dark” from Saint John of the Cross: If a manwishes to be sureof the road he travels on,he must close his eyesand walk in the dark. You can’t help but think Saint John was … Continue reading

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is art religious?

I’m a big fan of art – in all forms, and, as someone who has training in philosophy, I often like to approach art from a philosophical point of view, asking questions which seek to explore the very nature and … Continue reading

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