The real battle for Christians today is not Armageddon, it is the battle for a sensible approach to that ancient library of books we call the Bible. The Bible was written by human beings, with all the longings, prejudices and illusions that characterise us as a species. It is not an apocalyptic almanac, a mystical code book, an inerrant textbook for living. It is a compendium of a particular people's struggle with meaning; so it should encourage us to do the same in our day.
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The Supernatural is Unprovable
The supernatural can never be scientifically proven because it ceases to be “supernatural” once sufficient scientific proof is obtained. It is then considered to be a completely “natural” phenomenon.
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Science Is Usually Wrong
Yes, science is usually wrong. By wrong, I mean inaccurate. The margin of error may be vanishingly small but it is error nevertheless. Consider that few scientific theories have a shelf-life of more than a couple of centuries before becoming … Continue reading
Scientific Proof of God: Is It Even Possible?
If God is exactly the same everywhere, He would be impossible to detect scientifically. If God was not exactly the same everywhere, He would not be the God of my understanding. Scientific “proofs” of God should therefore be of no … Continue reading
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