This post is part of a series. In Parts I and II of this series, we were introduced to the Wesleyan Quadrangle (WQ), and discussed how theology must be developed with Scripture taken over tradition, but with tradition in mind in order to benefit from...
This post is part of a series. In Part I, we were introduced to the Wesleyan Quadrangle, a tool with which to understand the elements that go into developing sound theology. One element, Scripture, is to be held in supremacy over the rest, but each...
This post is part of a series. The Wesleyan Quadrangle (wikipedia) is “a methodology for theological reflection that is credited to John Wesley, leader of the Methodist movement in the late 18th Century.” More good intro from wikipedia on the Wesleyan Quadrangle (WQ): Wesley used...
To many, serving an invisible God that only answers in subjective, non-verifiable ways, is pure superstition at best. And while I understand this line of reasoning, it is not altogether sound because there is MUCH we can verify about God through what is made. But...
Recently, I wrote a piece on various issues, and where various groups stand on them – I outlined the far left, left, right, and far right positions. I also outlined what I thought were the characteristics of my new whipping boy, neofundamentalism. However, today, after...
As a former biochemist (I’m in computers now), I totally identified with Geoff Down’s story of how he became a creationist (from the book In Six Days: Why 50 Scientists Choose to Believe in Creation). Here’s my redux, with quotes from the article. 1. Evolution...
William Dembski, well-known Intelligent Design spokesperson, had a very funny article the other day entitled Evolution and the Stages of Grief. I just *have* to summarize it ;). In the article, he outlines three models for the process of how new truths are recognized. You’ve...
In Part I, we introduced the idea of wounded masculinity, and how all men have some level of injury, and many men have significant wounds that need to be healed. A big part of healing the masculine soul (apologies to Gordon Dalbey) is seeing the...
