Science should always be the pursuit of truth. Those who are seeking truth ought never to be afraid to admit what their evidence does not demonstrate. If the overall theory is sound, why worry about being rigorous to ensure that any particular evidence is only utilized for the purposes of what it actually proves?
"What this little phrase tempts us to do is to ignore reality. Instead of dealing with the cards we have been dealt and the moves that have been made, they let us craft an image of a past that never was and of a present that never will be."
When we better understand that there is no getting away from doctrine for anyone making a faith claim towards Jesus Christ, it helps us understand the importance of being clear about what we believe.
Human consciousness remains a contentious subject between science and philosophy. The distinction between the easy problem, which addresses the brain's activities, and the hard problem, which explores how physical stimuli give rise to subjective experiences, highlights the limitations of materialist explanations. These gaps call for deeper investigation beyond material science.
"If even righteous anger must be so carefully cultivated and kept, what of inherently unjustified and sinful anger? To put it bluntly: it is one of the most destructive relational forces on earth."
Coming to the dual understanding that Scripture readily and unapologetically uses human culture and that no human being is capable of completely disassociating themselves from the influences of culture, is helpful for properly framing the discussion.
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