The Flood: From Baby’s Room to Philosopher’s Den
Many of us miss the fact the flood story gives a profound answer to one of the most difficult questions posed by philosophers today: how a good God can tolerate human evil in the world.
View ArticleHow Can God Forget Sins?
You have to admit, some Bible passages are real head- scratchers. For instance, in several places God says, “I will not remember your sins.” But how can God, in his infinite intellect, forget...
View ArticleMr. Spock’s God: The Mistake of Western Theology
The idea that emotions are irrational and unnatural arose from Greco-Roman philosophy and has influenced Western theology for thousands of years, giving rise to the idea that God is "impassible,"...
View ArticleDeeper Magic: The Illogical Logic of Mercy
The “deeper magic” of Narnia—the idea that the sins of one person can be forgiven because of another person’s sacrifice—is a fundamental precept of Christianity. We take it for granted that mercy is...
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