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Faith and Knowledge
When confronting the question of the difference between “faith” and “The Faith” a basic question arises. To what extent does acceptance of The Faith – the historical and dogmatic precepts of Christianity – constitute or form a part of “faith”? … Continue reading
How to (Not) Avoid Controversy
Some Christians are so cute when they try and avoid controversy. Take, for example, this suggestion from a webpage for Christian devotional writers: Doctrinal issues can cause divisions. We don’t have the resources, time or training to cover theological issues. … Continue reading
Points Worth Pondering?
I had the chance to spend almost a whole day at the Rice University library yesterday. While there I was able to finish most of Professor Richard Bell’s “Deliver Us From Evil,” and start in on his “No One Seeks … Continue reading
The Shift of Doubt
I was impressed with the late theologian Helmut Thielicke’s diagnosis of how the focus of “doubt” in Western religious thinking has shifted over the last few centuries since the Reformation. Here are the four stages of doubt as Thielicke saw … Continue reading
Unity in Multiplicity
It occurred to me the other day, reflecting on Christmas, that Christian theology is one of unity brought out of multiplicity. We tend to see, for example, God’s triune nature – three persons and yet one being – as unique … Continue reading
