What is the meaning of life? What could be a bigger question than that? This post is the first in a series of brief reflections on the biblical book called “The Psalms.” So often the … Psalm 1 Raises a Universal QuestionRead more
Aristotle
Truth and Knowledge in the Bible
In the realm of epistemology, the Bible brings a richly multifaceted understanding of truth and knowledge. While most traditional philosophical definitions of truth and knowledge focus on concepts and abstractions, the biblical understanding is broader and … Truth and Knowledge in the BibleRead more
Interstellar and Immanuel
Interstellar is a visually stunning movie which has been criticized because of perceived scientific errors and the character Dr. Amelia Brand’s claims about the power of love. With regard to wormholes, black holes and relativity … Interstellar and ImmanuelRead more
The Problem with Certainty
Most of us assume that certainty is an unqualified good. Who wouldn’t want to be sure that they’ve chosen the right spouse, job or college? Nevertheless, we need to question closely the desire for certainty. … The Problem with CertaintyRead more
Misreading a Classic: Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451
Ray Bradbury’s famous novel Fahrenheit 451 is a story about a society in which books are illegal and the job of firemen is to burn books. It has often been misunderstood as a protest … Misreading a Classic: Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451Read more
