Science & Knowledge: Clearing the Air
The story of Western thought is rich, but fraught with twists and turns when we turn back the pages. Most of the time these changes were prompted by sudden discoveries, new inventions, and revolutionary theories. But all of these are somehow related to what we call science. Far from being focused on test-tubes, scientific thought and activity was originally a much more integrative activity. After all, the word science itself refers to...
Christianity and Science: Shall the Twain Meet?
The relationship between the Christian faith and science stands at a fascinating place in the early years of the 21st century. Much of the last century found the two in a rather awkward relationship. At their worst moments, the two were seen as wholly antithetical to one another. At best, they were seen as authorities feuding over their share of cultural real estate. For many, science got the best of that battle. Sadly, this grim...
The Meaning of Free Will
Few ideas are freighted with more baggage than free will. Though the debate between determinists and libertarians is often an intellectual struggle among philosophers, the question of whether human choices are free or determined influences countless everyday issues [1]. Robert Kane surmises this well as he names the following issues that hinge upon the “free will versus determinism” debate: (1) Moral agency and responsibility,...
Lesslie Newbigin: An Enduring Voice
The word missionary, like others, summons a mental snapshot when it’s heard. It is a smiling family on a glossy prayer card. It is a Christian college graduate with ideals about changing the world. It’s someone at a church convention who looks like us, but wears foreign attire. These images (and perhaps more) reflect our personal experience more than anything. Our recent emphasis month on the Forum addressed such themes. But something...
Faith & Finance: An Interview with Bill Evans (Part 2)
What follows is Part 2 of the Helwys Society Forum’s interview with Bill Evans. Readers may listen to the audio version here, or they may read the transcript below. (Part 1 was posted Monday and may be listened to or read.) Taxes Jackson Watts (“JW”): Just recently most Americans filed their income tax returns. Here we are on the date of this interview (April 24), and tax day has passed. Incidently, you help many people complete their...
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