Which tradition, despite a surface level perception of division, provides the depth for a robust and consistent unity? Are our institutions creating barriers preventing the embracement and acceptance of true brothers and sisters in Christ? Or are they tearing down walls of division that unnecessarily divide members of Christ’s body?
I sometimes try to imagine what I’d think about Jesus if I had been raised in a different religion. I can relate to the words of Blaise Pascal as he considered the potential prejudice that can arise from within one’s reflection on their own religion: There is no denying it; one must admit that there... Continue Reading →
Blaise Pascal's apologetics emphasize the need for a worldview to explain human glory and horror. His "destabilization method" challenges individuals' beliefs, continuously contrasting their perspectives with counter examples. This discomfort is designed to lead them to faith in Christ, who alone can address humanity's greatness and wretchedness. Pascal's approach offers a thought-provoking way to engage skeptics.
As it relates to apologetic arguments, Blaise Pascal is certainly best known for Pascal’s wager. However, Pascal’s thought is much more diverse than that single argument. And, in my opinion, it is even more compelling in other areas. Of course, due to his untimely death, Pascal did not flesh out many of his thoughts into... Continue Reading →
I recall listening to a podcast conversation discussing reasons why cross-denominational Christian unity seems so much stronger in the UK than in the US. One of the primary reasons discussed was the fact that in the UK it is more difficult to avoid those Christians who disagree with you. In the US, there are just... Continue Reading →
This post will be negatively critiquing the act of suicide. However, it in no way is meant to diminish or attack the individual character of those who struggle with it, have attempted it, have lost a loved one to it, or have actually committed it. I will be painting with a broad brush while dealing... Continue Reading →
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