So what are the various views on justice that have been developed? What intellectual and historical support do they have, and how does each align with or differ from a biblical view of justice? Remember that we have just walked through the biblical narrative asking the same question posed to Jesus by a Jewish lawyer:…
In a full biblical study of “Who is my neighbor?” there are several chapters to the Story that impact how we reason through and live out a just treatment of others. I’d like to give a brief overview of these and then a few comparisons and approaches to synthesis which might help us understand the…
Throughout history, every civilization has wrestled with two fundamental questions: What is ultimate reality? and What is the place of the individual within the community? The way a people answers these questions shapes its laws, art, economics, education, and destiny. When we place civilizations along two axes: biblical vs. non-biblical (rooted in transcendent moral order…
Some people want proof that the Christian view corresponds to reality… What type of proof would be valid? If you mean evidence from laboratory experiments, what science consistently shows is that: All known experimental evidence points in the opposite direction. If you want proof from logic, we can reason that: If you mean proof from…
I meant to post this back in May during the season of graduations… It is a joy to celebrate these accomplishments, especially when we look back at how each one has grown in many ways. But it also makes us wonder what God has next for them and where they will invest their life and…
What are your hopes and plans for the New Year? This is a question I often ask others and also try to take extra time with at the end of every year. The basis of this question includes a few basic assumptions which are important to understand and also help us to better respond to…
After reflecting on my posts from January a bit more, here are a few other things that come to mind… 1. It is difficult to have meaningful discussions when we can’t agree on common terms or definitions of words. Words like mother, father, marriage, love and even truth are now being twisted so that reality is redefined…
How can we build understanding with those who profoundly disagree with us? Be sure to read the previous posts on this topic from January 2022 to get the full story… So, here we are at the end of the conversation. I hope it has challenged you to think at least half as much as it…
How can we build understanding with those who profoundly disagree with us? Be sure to read the previous posts on this topic from January 2022 to get the full story… This was Derek’s 7th and last post in the conversation. I will provide my response later because this is such a long entry and I…
How can we build understanding with those who profoundly disagree with us? Be sure to read the previous posts on this topic from January 2022 to get the full story… A few comments: Now we are nearing the end of our conversation. This post from Derek reveals a continued shift in his attitude and openness….
How can we build understanding with those who profoundly disagree with us? Be sure to read the previous posts on this topic from January 2022 to get the full story… Commentary: This post shows a real shift in Derek’s attitude and willingness to open up. I was very grateful for that. He even tells some…
How can we build understanding with those who profoundly disagree with us? Be sure to read the previous posts on this topic from January 2022 to get the full story… It seems that Derek wrote this in a hurry and maybe did not even intend to post. I received a notification about the post and…
