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Nothing goes better with a steaming latte than an engaging discussion about theology and philosophy. Sit down with your favorite caffeinated beverage and peruse the thoughts of a pseudo-intellectual.
DNA & the Designer: A Personal Note About Genetics & God
January 19th, 2010
At our most recent appointment I casually brought up scientist and author Francis Collins. Both our geneticist and genetics counselor immediately responded that they were very familiar with his work, as I thought they would be. Collins is a leading scientist who has been involved with breakthrough DNA research and has led the Human Genome Project.
Surprised by Avatar
January 12th, 2010
C.S. Lewis was surprised by joy.
Our generation is surprised by half-naked blue aliens.
CNN recently published an article about the surprising response many people have experienced to the movie Avatar:
A Brief History of Light (Part One)
January 11th, 2010
The Apostle Paul provides a summary of God’s creative and redemptive works from the beginning of the world through the formation of the church in this one verse!
In describing the salvation we have in Christ, Paul uses language that points all the way back to the genesis. In the beginning God spoke light into the dark and formless world. Prior to this act there was only darkness.
Thus, darkness seems very natural. Light, on the other hand, seems very supernatural. If God had not commanded the light to shine we would still be in darkness today.
Oxford University Prof on the Existence of God and Christianity
January 3rd, 2010
Justin Taylor, a blogger worth reading, has shared a lengthy interview with John Lennox on the existence of God and the Christian faith. Lennox is Professor in Mathematics at University of Oxford and Fellow in Mathematics and Philosophy of Science at Green College, University of Oxford. While the original interview was provided by the Center [...]
Three Reasons I’m a Christian
January 1st, 2010
There really aren’t ‘just’ three reasons I’m a Christian. There are many.
However, I would like to give a brief overview of three broad categories, each worthy of lengthy investigation, for which I am a follower of Christ.
I find it necessary to say a word of thanks to everyone who has challenged my system of beliefs through lively dialogue, whether face-to-face or via Facebook. Such conversations have helped me fine-tune and summarize both what and why I believe.