I have been reading about the Axial Age which is defined as an approximately 200 year period (500 – 300 BCE) in which the main religious traditions of Eurasian society began. Of note, some people extend the Axial Age a bit farther out on either end of the time spectrum. The term, “Axial Age” wasContinue reading “The Axial Age Perhaps Never Existed”
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Pantheism or Panentheism?
This weekend, I was a panelist for a session of ORTLINE 2026. ORTLINE stands for “Online Open & Relational Theology Conference.” This international online theology conference occurs annually over three days and is used to discuss very intriguing books on theology — Christianity as well as world religions. It is a great conference, and IContinue reading “Pantheism or Panentheism?”
The Prick Against the Lure
I have been reflecting on the recent racist social media posting by our U.S. President. The state of my country (the United States) currently has left me in a current state of despair. We seem to have one political party that is leaning on the worst of human behavior to get its way. We haveContinue reading “The Prick Against the Lure”
Theology Journal Club
Northwind Theological Seminary had its journal club last week, and on line attendees to this event are those who are studying or have graduated from the Open & Relational Theology program at Northwind. Our journal club tends to discuss scientific issues in the setting of theology. This combination makes sense when one considers that anyContinue reading “Theology Journal Club”
Prehension and Kuhn
I have been reading Juan V. Mayoral’s excellent new biography of Thomas Kuhn titled Thomas Kuhn: From Physics to Philosophy of Science. I imagine I will be using this book as a reference for future posts. I highly recommend it. Thomas Kuhn (1922-1996) was one of the more important philosophers of science in the 20thContinue reading “Prehension and Kuhn”
Is Sin Equal to Removing the Evolutionary Potential of Others?
First of all, biological evolution is a real thing. The effect of organisms changing through time can be seen in the fossil record as well as in the science of genetics. Inherent mutation rates at the DNA level exist. Human diseases and human adaptations occur in the setting of genetic change. Epigenetics is real. BiologicalContinue reading “Is Sin Equal to Removing the Evolutionary Potential of Others?”
The Brain and Morality
Morality is a difficult idea to process. One can think of the recent U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela as an example. One can believe that the U.S. shouldn’t be involved in the politics of other countries for moral reasons. One can believe that an outside agent removing an autocrat who has crashed aContinue reading “The Brain and Morality”
The Sadness of the Ark Encounter is Sadness for All of Us
Recently, the Ark Encounter in Kentucky had a measles exposure due to an unvaccinated visitor visiting the park. You may wonder what the Ark Encounter is… It is simply an extension of the Creation Museum in Kentucky which is run by the group, Answers in Genesis. I’m not going to provide a link to eitherContinue reading “The Sadness of the Ark Encounter is Sadness for All of Us”
A Good Review of Why Biblical Literal Reading is Problematic
The title of this post probably should be the summary of this post. Recently, I have read the article “Should Literal Interpretation Enjoy Default Status?” published in the journal, Perspectives in Science and Christian Faith. I am a member of the American Scientific Affiliation, so I get articles sent to me before they are officiallyContinue reading “A Good Review of Why Biblical Literal Reading is Problematic”
God, the Halting Problem
As I get ready for Christmas Day, I have contemplated what it really meant for God to come as an infant to our planet and perhaps to our reality. I realize that December 25 is not the day of Christ’s birth, but it is the day when most of the world celebrates the birth ofContinue reading “God, the Halting Problem”
Phi-The-Sci: Equilateral Musings 