A few examples. 1. Let’s say John believes that society’s systems are designed to help rich, powerful people screw poor people out of the little they have, so that the rich can get richer at their expense. And let’s say Gina has a somewhat opposite belief, that society works if everyone does their part, that … Continue reading 1.06. How Worldviews Work

Several times in the last few posts, I referred to “What they think about God and how they understand themselves in the light of it.” These are two questions that relate to “worldview.” A worldview is a mental framework, a set of attitudes and assumptions you make about how the world works, about what’s important … Continue reading 1.05. Theology and Worldview

(PLS note: I have decided to publish three times per week, rather than four or five.) Beyond the overall approach to morality in their lives, how else will their theologies affect John and Gina? Say both of them get married. (Not to each other, although such marriages DO happen, and it's an interesting hypothetical.) John … Continue reading 1.04. Still Again: Why Does Theology Matter?

I said, "Theology matters because you believe something, and what you believe affects how you live.” Imagine two people. John is a self-professed person of science who calls himself an atheist. He thinks that Christians are (at best) well-intentioned but delusional (or manipulative monsters, at worst.) Gina is a Christian who believes that God is … Continue reading 1.03. Again: Why Does Theology Matter?

I preached in the Dallas Christian College Chapel last Thursday, 8-27-2015. (I managed not to mention that it was the 43rd anniversary of the legendary Grateful Dead show in Veneta, Oregon. But I was thinking about it when I got up that morning, and I rolled a little "Dark Star" later on.) Anyway: I hope … Continue reading Chapel Sermon from 8-27-2015

These posts are about theology, loosely defined. Theology = “talking about God.” If I expanded on that definition a bit, I’d say, “Theology is a more-or-less organized way of thinking about God, who he (or it) is, and how we should live in the light of this.” There are a bunch of different approaches to … Continue reading 1.02. What Is Theology, and Why Does It Matter?

This is a series of blog posts about what Christians believe (or what I think Christians SHOULD believe.)  It's also about why I believe that the Christian explanation for the world as it is--what Christians believe, or should believe--is the best explanation for the world as it is. I'm not writing to convert you.  My … Continue reading 1.01. Why Am I Writing This

Last spring, I published a short series of Vines, attempting to explain some basic Christian theology.  Although the comments I received were very kind, I wasn't satisfied with the result. I spent several weeks trying to figure out a different way to publish the material using video, before deciding that I am more of a … Continue reading What I’m Writing

(Great song by the Pixies; great video from FIGHT CLUB, which features the song.) In my last post, I opened the topic of whether our minds are something separate from our brains.  Where IS my mind?  Where IS my consciousness?  And I watched your eyes glaze over when I asked it.  So let me try again. … Continue reading “Where Is My Mind?”