In approaching this question, a word of caution is in order. Although the sharp rise of American evangelical political activism since the 1980s has been largely harnessed by the Republican party, the idea that “Reagan-follower” and “Jesus-follower” have become almost interchangeable labels in the minds of some people ought not to mislead us. Be that […]
https://aboutmessiah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/aaron-burden-9C8r4QUwZRQ-unsplash.jpg16362400Alan Shorehttps://aboutmessiah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/About-Messiah-Logo-No-Transparency-300x169.pngAlan Shore2020-05-18 23:14:022021-09-20 17:48:10Do I Have to Become a Republican to Believe in Jesus?
Does religion produce intolerance? Looking at the lengthy list of religious wars and other persecutions throughout history, it would be easy to conclude that this is the case. But there is a common logical flaw embedded in this thinking: correlation implies causality. The existence of religion alongside the practice of intolerance does not, in and […]
This is an important question, especially in light of the successes of modern science in the last four hundred years. Science is an unquestionable good to human flourishing. How does it fit with faith? When we think of the term science, we may have in mind the scientific method, whereby we construct a hypothesis, test […]
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Do I Have to Become a Republican to Believe in Jesus?
Common Questions, Contemporary IssuesIn approaching this question, a word of caution is in order. Although the sharp rise of American evangelical political activism since the 1980s has been largely harnessed by the Republican party, the idea that “Reagan-follower” and “Jesus-follower” have become almost interchangeable labels in the minds of some people ought not to mislead us. Be that […]
Does Religion Produce Intolerance?
Common Questions, Contemporary IssuesDoes religion produce intolerance? Looking at the lengthy list of religious wars and other persecutions throughout history, it would be easy to conclude that this is the case. But there is a common logical flaw embedded in this thinking: correlation implies causality. The existence of religion alongside the practice of intolerance does not, in and […]
Are Science and Faith Compatible?
Belief in God, Common Questions, Contemporary IssuesThis is an important question, especially in light of the successes of modern science in the last four hundred years. Science is an unquestionable good to human flourishing. How does it fit with faith? When we think of the term science, we may have in mind the scientific method, whereby we construct a hypothesis, test […]