An Evangelical Perspective
Theology, Science, Ethics,
plus a little woodworking and photography just for the fun of it
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Compare Sony A7Rii + G24-105/4 vs Pentax K-1 + 77/1.8
Yes, they’re both older hardware. But comparisons of top-end equipment are still useful. The Sony A7RII was equipped with the G24-105/4. The K-1 with the 77/1.8 Limited. Two outstanding lenses. Both of these pairs are crops from the same image (1 P, 1 S) to show both...
Announcements
New Book Announcement
Coming in Spring 2018 is my first publication, tentatively entitled "The Myth of Scientific Certainty, an Apologetic Regarding Scientific Structures." It is an exploration into the structure of scientific theories, the structure and arguments of various scientists,...
Book Review
Movie Review: Free Guy
We were told the movie was fun. So, we went to see it last evening. Free Guy is what you get when you combine The Matrix, Inception, and The Truman Show in a blender and wait for whatever might come out. It contains all of their core components. Most of them are...
Three Books
I wanted to call this piece “Three Books on Racism” but it really isn’t. The books are about Marxism and social manipulation. Then again, calling it “Three Books on Marxism” would scare a lot of people away. And to some it would be misleading as the topic of...
Christianity & Society
A Replacement Theory Mess
The question of “white replacement theory” is gaining some steam. First, let me say that the position held by the supremacists and separatists is an ugly position and is contrary to the teachings of Christ. It has no place in church life. The Christian has no business...
Three Books
I wanted to call this piece “Three Books on Racism” but it really isn’t. The books are about Marxism and social manipulation. Then again, calling it “Three Books on Marxism” would scare a lot of people away. And to some it would be misleading as the topic of...
Are Fetal Cells used in the COVID-19 Vaccines?
No one should be forced to choose between being vaccinated against COVID-19, a potentially fatal disease and violating their conscience.7 It is critically important that we have access to a vaccine that is produced ethically. Thus, the question is, have the current...
Ethics
Two Kingdoms vs the RFRA
Mea culpa. I took the bait. I reacted rashly. You can see it in my tweets. It's not that I was "wrong" so much as misdirected. That's what seems to be at issue. The Religious Freedom Restoration Act, RFRA, is a good thing in my opinion. It gives local legs to its...
Fifty Shades of Grace — Does God Have Something Better Than Porn For Us?
Of course He does. This post is a very brief exploration into some of the messages of the Bible regarding right relationships and, yes, right sex. On Intimacy The Song of Solomon is a picture of physical engagement as explicit and graphic as one might ask. Though...
The Question of Morality Without God
This inquiry begins with a question: Does natural law bear moral authority? Is it possible to find in the nature of things created any sort of moral imperative that would bring about human flourishing? The answer seems both simple and complicated. This post is will...
Crafts
Making Utility Look Good
This week's woodworking project: Canning shelves. 2x4 (inexpensive white lumber) posts were first cut square. Then the width was face-jointed, followed by adding a shaped corner with the router. The dados allowed a shelf to be held up without the need for extra...
Rodale’s “Illustrated Cabinetmaking, How to Design and Construct Furniture That Works,” by Bill Hylton
I recently picked up a woodworking book that really hits the spot. Rodale’s “Illustrated Cabinetmaking, How to Design and Construct Furniture That Works,” by Bill Hylton. It's not a new book. In fact it has been around a good while. But it is a very useful...
Theology
Can Bad Theology be a False Flag?
First, what is a "false flag?" Wikipedia (twiw) says The contemporary term false flag describes covert operations that are designed to deceive in such a way that activities appear as though they are being carried out by individual entities, groups, or nations other...
When you think your prayers are hitting the ceiling
We’ve forgotten the core principle of maturity in the New Testament church. It’s really simple: To be found faithful.
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Apologetics
Will Science Its Find Limits? Christian Ethics & the Question of Scientism
Is there a place for interaction between science and theology? I try to take a different direction here and pursue an approach different from the common arguments. The idea of non-overlapping magestieria is too simplistic and subject theology to science or science to theology is too provincial. There are other options and I’ll explore one of them.
The Systematic, Evangelical Mind
This is standard for all orthodoxies. No naturalismist constructs an apologetic for YEC, OEC, or TE. They just don’t. These are called “belief systems.” It seems silly to have to say that, but it seems Mr. Enns missed something really basic.
Can Evolutionary Directionality Be an Internal Characteristic
simpler approach is James Shapiro’s informational assumption. Think of it as a variation on Dawkin’s selfish gene but going one step further. The gene is not only selfish but smart, too. It’s the biological equivalent of Adam Smith’s economic self-interest. Genes may now be seen as producers and investors rather than as mere consumers.
Education
Can Science Inform Theology? A question for the ages
In short the answer is Yes. But it is a qualified Yes. So let's spend some time exploring the question. First let’s be certain that we are using these terms in the same way. By “informs” I am not saying that theology develops out of science. To do so would mean a...
On Frameworks of Scientific Inquiry
Philosophy of science, like any other area, struggles with both method and framework. The methods side of the equation is most familiar to us. These are the questions of how theories are best constructed. That is where I have spent most of my time. The challenges are...
Ministry
Maybe Dispensationalists Should Take Their Convenant Relationship Seriously
The New Covenant is driven by the Great Commission. That commission means a lot of work. The commission drives the covenant.
An Introduction
This effort is about apologetics that makes a difference in daily living. The emphasis is on science and ethics and the venue for teaching these is the local church. The science discussion is geared toward students (secondary & later), teachers, and scientists. The ethics discussion is for everyone. Read also for my doctrinal statement and other matters of importance.
Politics
How a “Fake News” Item Fits a Narrative-Driven Scenario
What if the narrative of the echo chamber is wrong? What if there is another narrative which explains the facts better? Education is the challenge of conservative media. The apocalyptic message of some will distract us from the goal of preparing the people. Conservatism is best when it takes the offensive. A defensive posture will always lose.
Science
Faith-Fact: A Response to Jerry Coyne’s Argument for Empiricism
Today faith is defined as belief without evidence instead of trust and confidence based on God’s providence through history. This is a myth of the modern era, that one can separate things which are inseparable.
Can Science Inform Theology? A question for the ages
In short the answer is Yes. But it is a qualified Yes. So let's spend some time exploring the question. First let’s be certain that we are using these terms in the same way. By “informs” I am not saying that theology develops out of science. To do so would mean a...
Essay
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