Wednesday, October 05, 2022

No real conflict

That means, however, that there are points of conflict between Christian faith, understood as a worldview, a metaphysical vision of reality, and certain theories proposed and even claimed as knowledge by scientists and philosophers. None of those, however, are necessary, provable, or certain. And Christian scholars, working within Christian organizations dedicated to Christian faith as a worldview, ought to avoid teaching them as truth insofar as they actually do conflict with and undermine it. What it does not mean is that every interpretation of the Bible or traditional belief held by Christians is sacrosanct and impervious to criticism and need for revision in light of the material facts of science and logic. Faith-learning integration depends on Christians holding lightly to traditional beliefs and interpretations that are not crucial to the metaphysical vision of reality required by the biblical story.—The Essentials of Christian Thought, 248 (emphasis original)

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And therein lies the rub, doesn't it? Far too many people hang onto their interpretation of the Bible as what the Bible must say, little realizing how culturally conditioned it is. And that's where a liberal arts education is so important—as is the willingness to be instructed. And, most importantly, to listen to the Holy Spirit in a humble, teachable way.
</idle musing>

1 comment:

Gary Greig said...

Sorry James … I posted the comments below to the wrong original post by you.

Here they are attached to the relevant post of Wed 10/5:

Hi James. This is Gary Greig.
I love your recent Thu 10/6 post!!
Catherine and I agree 100% with what you said quoting Roger Olson.

How would I get an email to you about a copy-editing job possibility?

Please email (gsgreig@gmail.com) or text or call me 805-258-8996.

God bless you and yours,

Gary

PS: I am representing a friend who can pay for a copy-editing job at whatever your rates would be.
Look forward to hearing from you,
Gary