Quote of the Week: Michael Green March 29, 2012 "The evidence for the Christian case is very strong. Though incapable of compelling faith, it is quite sufficient to warrant it." --Michael Green, Runaway World... Theology by Kenneth Samples Read
Thinking about Suffering and Death, Part 4 March 27, 2012 Christians often talk about what it means to live well but seldom do they discuss what it means to die well. So what is... Philosophy & Ethics by Kenneth Samples Read
Quote of the Week: Gary Kirby and Jeffery R. Goodpaster March 22, 2012 "We often define ourselves by our actions. In a way, we are what we do, but perhaps more than we realize, we are what... Logic & Reason by Kenneth Samples Read
Thinking about Suffering and Death, Part 2 March 20, 2012 Whether it was losing a loved one, becoming the victim of a violent crime, or facing a life-threatening illness, my immediate reaction to experiences... Philosophy & Ethics by Kenneth Samples Read
Thinking about Suffering and Death, Part 3 March 20, 2012 Courage is a virtue that I’ve always admired and respected. Growing up I was deeply impressed and proud of my father’s strength and valor... Theology by Kenneth Samples Read
Quote of the Week: St. Augustine, 3 March 15, 2012 Augustine on the creation days of Genesis: What kind of days these are is difficult or even impossible for us to imagine, to say nothing... Creation Model by Kenneth Samples Read
Thinking about Suffering and Death, Part 1 March 13, 2012 Take it from me, here are two words you never want to hear come out of your doctor’s mouth—“brain cancer!” Philosophy & Ethics by Kenneth Samples Read
A Look at 10 (or so) Commonly Misunderstood Bible Verses March 9, 2012 Most people are familiar with John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes... Bible by Kenneth Samples Read
Blaise’s Best Bet, Part 6: Pascal’s Wager Continued March 6, 2012 Blaise Pascal’s famous wager argues that believing in God’s existence is a safer bet than not believing. Before examining the strengths and weaknesses of... by Kenneth Samples Read
Blaise’s Best Bet, Part 5: Pascal’s Wager February 28, 2012 Blaise Pascal1 is probably best known for his presentation of the “wager argument.”2 Pascal’s friends who remained simultaneously unconvinced by the claims of atheism... by Kenneth Samples Read
Blaise’s Best Bet, Part 4: Pascal for Today February 21, 2012 For the last several weeks, I’ve been reflecting on French thinker Blaise Pascal (1623–1662). I’ve discussed his life, his achievements in science and mathematics,... Human Origins & Anthropology by Kenneth Samples Read
Science, Faith, Reason, Sporks February 17, 2012 In the opening scenes of Disney and Pixar’s Wall-E, the titular robot returns home from a full day of garbage cleanup with a little... Worldviews by Kenneth Samples Read