My cousin's blog
My cousin has a blog that often intrigues me. His most recent post "Science, Quackery, and Faith" is really interesting and I couldn't resist leaving a comment on it. The link to his blog is "The Mad Hatter" to the right of this page. I would highly recommend anyone reading my blog right now to read his also. I think there is potential for a really good discussion there. If you visit his blog and read that post, but don't want to comment on his blog, then leave a comment on my blog under this post. I would really like to hear some feedback on this subject. Just a caution, be reasonably polite in your comments and don't let this result in a heated pointless argument. I would rather prefer an intelligent educational discussion among those who know how to exercise self-control. Comment as long and as often as you want, but be aware that if you do comment (I really want you to) you may very likely be subject to critiquing by others reading this blog. If you critique someone's comment, be constructive in your criticism. So, here we go....
Go read my cousin's blog post "Science, Quackery, and Faith" now, then come back and finish reading this post.
After reading "Science, Quackery, and Faith" my question to anyone is this: What makes the Christian worldview a rational one as opposed to secularism, postmodernism, Islam, Hinduism, etc.? What is, or should be, the rational basis for that step of faith? If you are a Christian, why do you say your worldview is the only correct one?
Don't hang me; I'm not asking out of skepticism, but out of curiosity. I'm a student. You will not only teach me something by commenting, but if you take the question seriously you will also observe your own beliefs more closely and will be able to display it in writing to anyone else reading this blog. Consider it a witnessing opportunity. I've previously heard some discussions and some people's reasoning on this subject, but what is yours?
As you may have noted at the top of this blog, you must be a registered user with Blogger.com to leave comments on this blog. I have it set up that way to avoid spam on my blog. For this discussion, if you are not a registered user, feel free to e-mail me at bubbsyte@yahoo.com, and I can copy and paste your e-mail message as a comment to this post. This is open to everyone, educated or not. Go ahead, take a stab at it. Please. I'm waiting.
Go read my cousin's blog post "Science, Quackery, and Faith" now, then come back and finish reading this post.
After reading "Science, Quackery, and Faith" my question to anyone is this: What makes the Christian worldview a rational one as opposed to secularism, postmodernism, Islam, Hinduism, etc.? What is, or should be, the rational basis for that step of faith? If you are a Christian, why do you say your worldview is the only correct one?
Don't hang me; I'm not asking out of skepticism, but out of curiosity. I'm a student. You will not only teach me something by commenting, but if you take the question seriously you will also observe your own beliefs more closely and will be able to display it in writing to anyone else reading this blog. Consider it a witnessing opportunity. I've previously heard some discussions and some people's reasoning on this subject, but what is yours?
As you may have noted at the top of this blog, you must be a registered user with Blogger.com to leave comments on this blog. I have it set up that way to avoid spam on my blog. For this discussion, if you are not a registered user, feel free to e-mail me at bubbsyte@yahoo.com, and I can copy and paste your e-mail message as a comment to this post. This is open to everyone, educated or not. Go ahead, take a stab at it. Please. I'm waiting.
posted by GKStauffer at 23:11
4 Comments:
For me the historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead makes me believe that the Christian view is the correct one.
I have found some of William Lane Craig's writings on the resurrection to be helpful.
If Jesus rose from the dead, then he was not a fake. Many people can do miracles when they are living, but when they are dead, they cannot raise themselves from the dead. This means then that a force outside of Jesus himself raised him from the dead.
I am convinced that Jesus lived, that he died and that there is good historical evidence of his resurrection.
Now, in saying that, I am not saying that everything that has accumulated into the Christian world view in the intervening 2,000 years is accurate. But the basic elements of the Christian faith and the basic Biblical accounts of Jesus life, teachings, death and resurrection seem trustworthy to me.
Good!! Good!! That's the kind of stuff I'm looking for. Anyone else have comments????
Meredith: OK, great. But what historical evidence? Also what are the titles of W.L. Craig's works? ISBN numbers?
Craig's books are the following:
"Knowing the Truth About the Resurrection: Our Response to the Empty Tomb" ISBN:089283384X
"Jesus Resurrection: Fact or Figment?" ISBN:0830815694
"The Son Rises" ISBN:1579104649
Merle
Landisplatz@afo.net e-mailed the following comment on Tuesday, 02/13/07 at 14:46:05:
Gerald, I was teaching SS on the resurrection this past week and the blog discussions became part of my preparation and class discussion. I hope the blog will not turn into people attacking one another on health care preferences etc. . (See Matthew 15:17-20) However, our world view does affect all aspects of life.
. How much does the resurrection play in my world view and affect my daily choices was the theme of our SS class discussion? It's up to you if you want to add the following to your blog.
I am not educated nor an educator. I am only a student of the Word who is still learning.
It seems to me that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the pivotal point in history that makes Christianity authentic and trustworthy above all other.
Have you read "Evidence That Demands A Verdict -Vol 1" by Josh McDowell. It is an old book (1972 ) but shows that Jesus' has to be the greatest hoax, the greatest lunatic or else He is the Son of God as he claimed to be.
For me, the bottom line is that I am mortal. The death rate of humans is still 100% (except for Enoch and Elijah) .Obviously, death has to occur before there can be a resurrection. (Isn't that a brilliant thought?)
Jesus is the only Person who ever raised Himself from the dead. His resurrection power makes it possible for Him to raise me from the dead someday. That is where I take the leap of faith knowing my body can be totally dead and unresponsive , yet, He will raise me from the dead as He promised.
Speaking of the resurrection along with issues of medical science, quackery and faith...
When your grandfather was diagnosed with cancer someone recommended that "if you have enough faith, you will be healed." . He replied, "If that were true, there would not be a need for the resurrection." Sometimes well meaning Christians who make claims for "faith in my faith" are using faith in the same way as an alternative medicine and ignore a need for the resurrection.
In the same vein, if the cure-all claims of miracle lotions and potions were valid, who would need the resurrection? I believe we can rightly use various scientific discoveries to improve and sustain life and health. But for me, when a product claims to be a "miracle cure-all" for whatever ails you, it does not mesh with my belief in the need for a resurrection someday.
As I ponder the subject, the fact of my death and the certainty, hope and power of the resurrection, should be affecting more of my choices. I'd like to hear more discussion on how the certainty, hope and power of the resurrection affects world view and daily choices.
Betty Ann
Faithful love, flowing down from the thorn covered crown
Makes me whole, saves my soul, washes whiter than snow.
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