Tuesday, May 29, 2007

5 Reasons God Exists

RTB posted this video in response to "10 Questions Every Intelligent Christian Must Answer."

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Snakes on a plane!

Check this out. I'm flying today, but not packing any snakes with me.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2007

They go way back...

Check out the adorable picture of Kay on our friend Lizzydew's Fotolog posted 5/21/07. There's also one of us on 5/10/07 (see the side column).

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Charles Darwin on Religion

I'm currently working on a paper on Charles Darwin. I've come across a very interesting section of his autobiography where he's discussing his views on religion.
What my own views may be is a question of no consequence to anyone but myself. But, as you ask, I may state that my judgement often fluctuates... In my most extreme fluctuations I have never been an Atheist in the sense of denying the existence of a God. I think that generally (and more and more as I grow older, but not always), that an Agnostic would be the more correct description of my state of mind.
I find this absolutely fascinating. Christian teaching taught me that Darwin was the father of Naturalism and with that comes Atheism (both, of course, being very, very dangerous). The way I have come to understand modern naturalist science seems to assume the same thing:

Darwin = Evolution = Atheism.

And yet, when you read Darwin himself, such does not seem to be the case. It's more like:

Darwin = Evolution ≠ Atheism.

So what I'm coming to learn is: #1 Darwin is greatly misunderstood and misused by the contemporary Christian and Atheist, #2 Science and Religion issues aren't quite so clean, cut, and dry as I was raised to think.

P.S. If you've ever heard (in church) about Darwin's deathbed repentance, I have yet to uncover, and our professor confirms, that any such thing ever really happend. It appears to be simply Christian urban legend that never really happened. More than likely, it is a complete misunderstanding of the type of quotes referred above, and based on the mistaken Atheism premise I pointed out really isn't true.

Friday, May 18, 2007

L'Abri Friends


Now you can see who is posting (Pierre or me) on our blogs. Previously, we've done some separately and some collaboratively...all under Pierre's profile, but this way there is no guessing.

On to more important things...Jeremy came to visit on his way through to Australia! We met up for dinner with Deanna. It's so good to talk with L'Abri folk. There is a unique thoughtfulness and connection that we do so enjoy and appreciate. You guys rock!

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Kepler Thoughts

Pierre completed his 2nd paper in his class on Christianity and Science in Historical Perspective at Fuller and is working on his 3rd. I don't know where he has to go from his 2nd one, which I quote from his professor, "You're writing is flawless." Anyway, I thought he wrote some interesting thoughts on Kepler and his use of astrology...yes astrology and astronomy. Anyway, if you are interested, let me know, and I'll send it your way.

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Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Not so Theological Thought

Today I was frustrated and stressed out about work, relationships, time, etc... I feel so inadequate at times (which is good for me to be humbled). Then I read a newsletter from a missionary friend who was stressed out about all the projects that "God" wanted her to do. That got me thinking about my own situation. First, in the big picture, is anything that I am doing going to be that important to be getting stressed over? Maybe if I changed my approach or attitudes on the matter, would I be feeling this anxiety? I don't know...I'm going to try it tomorrow. I'm going to begin tonight by thinking of ways to approach my day differently instead of dreading it. Secondly, I don't think the tasks put in front of me are anything that "God" wants me to be stressed over. He has given me a job, relationships, and time as a challenge as to see how I can creatively use what he has given me to accomplish them well, and find others to help me do them well. Besides, I'm sure God can find a way to accomplish His will, with or without me. I'd rather it be with, even if that does include failure on my part sometimes.