Agnosticism is often presented as a position of humility—a refusal to commit to belief or unbelief in God due to insufficient evidence. But beneath this modest exterior lies a bold philosophical claim: that human reason can function autonomously, without dependence … Continue reading Agnosticism and the Illusion of Autonomy
Given our current sensory experience, how can we justify inferences from them and from our records of the past, to the future and to the sorts of scientific laws and theories we seek?(Rosenberg 2013) Hume’s argument:A conclusion is justified either … Continue reading The Present Problem: Induction, Materialism, and the Illusion of Justification
In a recent exchange, Dr. Theologician attempted to draw a strong distinction between Calvinism and metaphysical fatalism by appealing to the idea that the future is known by God with certainty but is not fixed. His assertion: “All events being … Continue reading Can God Know an Open Future with Certainty? A Response to Dr. Theologician
W/ Jimmy Stephens The Principle of Sufficient Reason (PSR) asserts that for every fact or state of affairs, there must be a sufficient explanation for why it is the case. This principle underlies much of metaphysical and epistemological inquiry, seeking … Continue reading The Flaws of Reason: Non-Contrastive PSR and Its Metaphysical, Ethical, and Biblical Consequences
by Jimmy Stephens w/ Vincent In this video, Emerson Green tries to define subjective morality. He has this to say: “Subjective indicates some kind of dependence on a mind or minds or a person or persons. The simplest form of … Continue reading Why Objective Morality Requires God: A Response to Emerson Green
In discussing the evolution of the doctrine of papal infallibility, it’s essential to recognize the various theories that have emerged over time. This article explores the shift from a broader understanding of papal authority as defined in Vatican I to … Continue reading The Evolution of Papal Infallibility: A Critical Examination of Modern Theories and Historical Challenges
By Jimmy Stephens: On Christian Theism, God is self-existent, an idea freighted with a lot of metaphysical baggage. One metaphysical correlate is irrelativity. Who God is is not something defined by Platonic Forms or abstract properties or a force. God’s identity … Continue reading God’s Unique Identity: The Car Factory Analogy and Divine Self-Existence
Jimmy’s Perspective in His Own Words “I’m a pessimist about these questions. Meaning, I think analytic philosophers falsely assume there’s some transcultural, abstract answer that will magically avoid the need for further analysis and synthesis. I reject that as nonsense … Continue reading The One and the Many: A Perspective on Philosophical Complexity and Theological Insight
It is presented by some enthusiasts that the Jews were just materialists, believing that no Jew in the 1st century thought God was a being transcending the physical world. However, this is not accurate as various perspectives existed in Second … Continue reading Transcendence and Materialism in Early Jewish Thought
Panentheism and Christian Theology Posted on October 12, 2017 by TheSire Introduction Panentheism comes from the Greek words for ‘all’, ‘in’, and ‘God’ — literally, “all-in-God-ism.” In this view, God is neither fully distinct from the universe (as in classical … Continue reading Panentheism vs. Christian Theology: A Critical Examination
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