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Reason & Faith IV: Knowing God
Now that we’ve looked at the external benefits of being reasonable, we must explore why it is important internally for one’s spiritual development. For this, I’m going to start with a bold claim – one which would not be controversial were it not for translation problems and for the divide that modernism has constructed between… more »
Whoever Takes The Son
I heard this story, and it touched my heart. I think it is worth your time.
Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a passion for collecting art. Together they traveled all around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. Priceless works by Picasso,… more »
Reason & Faith III: External Implications
In my last post, I promised that I would be discussing why what I’ve said so far matters. After all, the Bible never uses the phrases “disconfirmation bias” or “intellectual dishonesty” or “engaging the opposition.” The number of times the word “reason” is used in the NIV – at least in this context – can… more »
A Personal Take
I call myself a Christian. So what? Behind that label, lies a story, one of brokenness, one of hurt, one of pain, one that is often forgotten. I come from a traditional Hindu family. My culture had taught me that it was only through hard work that I could hope to obtain salvation. I was… more »
Why Are We Here?
In the past few weeks, I’ve been blessed to have had numerous occasions to reflect on the purpose and mission of Christian thought in general and the Ichthus in particular, and I wanted to take some time to share my perspective and engage with the rest of the community. I think the issue of articulating… more »
Reason & Faith II: Engaging the Opposition
In my last post, I discussed disconfirmation bias and how it leads to intellectual dishonesty and cognitive dissonance for Christians who do not truly engage criticism of their beliefs. This post, I want to flesh out some thoughts on what “engaging the opposition” really means. It wouldn’t do to critique the way people resolve (or… more »
Where Were We in Haiti?
I recently received an email from a friend with a simple question: Where was God in Haiti?
I imagine this question (hardly a new one) has been on many minds – and on many hearts – in the past few weeks.
I am not so bold as to attempt a thorough answer here and now; in my… more »
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