In a world where people are told to "trust the experts," itâs easy to forget that reasoning is a biblical command, not just a philosophical tool. Whether in medicine, politics, or theology, thereâs a growing divide between those who accept claims based on institutional authority and those who feel compelled to ask, "Does this actually make sense?" The Bible encourages that question. It doesnât shy away from scrutinyâit demands it. Yet in many theological circles, reasoned discussion is treated … [Read more...] about Reasoning with God: The Forgotten Discipline
Skepticism
Rationalism Today
One important concept regarding the economic principles applied globally today was that it sprang from âhedonistic relativismâ which is defined as âdo what feels good now, for there is no God but ourselves, and tomorrow we die.â As ludicrous as this may sound, this is the prevailing attitude of the world today. Hedonistic relativism is a mixture of hedonism and relativism. They both end in the suffix âismâ. That suffix is derived from both Ancient Greek and Latin meaning âtaking side withâ or … [Read more...] about Rationalism Today
Willing or Willful?
In his book written in 1637, entitled Discourse on the Method, RenĂ© Descartes published a phrase in Latin that became one of the central tenets or teachings of Western philosophy. That phrase in Latin is cogito ergo sum. In English it is: I think, therefore I am. The main theme of the book addresses skepticism, a philosophical school of thought that questioned whether knowing something was âfor sureâ is possible. Everything is relative. Descartes refused to accept the authority of previous … [Read more...] about Willing or Willful?