Of Science and Faith: Natural Theology
In the last article we discussed faith based on reason from the teaching of Augustine. It follows as to ask what the relation is between faith and reason. For this we will jump ahead in time from...
View ArticleLet Scripture Speak for Itself
When it comes to understanding the Bible, the intended meaning of the author ought to be held in such importance that the text is allowed to speak for itself—with every effort made to not read into the...
View ArticleA Discussion with J.W. Wartick on Recent Creation and Apparent Age
Apologist J. W. Wartick recently posted an article on his blog, entitled, “Do Young Earth Creationists Advocate Appearance of Age?” He is an Old-Earth Creationist who argues that appearance of age...
View ArticleOf Science and Faith: The Scientific Method, A Positive Look
We often hear about how science is based in reason, but we aren’t often taught precisely how this works. We know something of the scientific method, but we don’t know how it relates to logic. We only...
View ArticleOf Science and Faith: The Scientific Method, Limitations
In the previous article I stated the scientific method in probably its simplest terms. I also stated it in probably its best light. In this article I will turn the tide and discuss some of its...
View ArticleIt’s a Battle Between Worldviews! | Around the World with Ken Ham
A study conducted by a group of University of Alabama researchers has been making its way around the Internet, so I wanted to comment on it. This study highlights that the creation/evolution...
View ArticleOf Science and Faith: Series Intermission
Between a full time job, final exams, and Christmas, I have been indisposed of late and plan to resume the series shortly after Christmas to finish this series. In the meantime, Brett Kunkle of Stand...
View ArticleOf Science and Faith: Deductive Logic
In discussing science and faith, the word “reason” is often bandied about without much to say as to what it actually is. Those with any education in philosophy know of the three laws of logic and how...
View ArticleOf Science and Faith: Resuming the Series
At this point, it’s worth revisiting some of the things that I started with in this series. As a brief overview of what has been discussed: I started by pointing out that it’s important to investigate...
View ArticleOf Science and Faith: Revelation, The Certainty of Faith
So what of the foundation for knowledge between the non-theist and the theist, particularly the Christian? (I acknowledge a difference between other theists and Christians because Christianity has a...
View ArticleOf Science and Faith: Revelation, The Concurrence of Faith
Up to this point, I have made a case for faith based on reason. In this article, I want go back to a section of a previous article that talks about how reason is based on faith. This is the article...
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