A philosopher argues that it is reasonable to conclude that nothing is true and that it provides some distinct advantages. But, is that true? A senior lecturer at the University of Manchester argued in an Aeon article on November 17 that nothing is true. The headline announced “This Essay Isn’t…

The final post in the long series on the reformation of Christianity “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” These words of Paul from the first letter to the Corinthian church are among the most famous of the Bible. If Christianity…

The third post summarizing my thoughts on reforming Christianity. Based on the Christian tradition in which I was raised and educated, a profound truth has been a guide all my life: All truth is God’s truth. This is a Reformed perspective along with the notion of God revealing himself through…

Wrapping up a long series on the reformation of Christianity, we look at how Christians’ relationship with nature and with caring for the earth is changing and needs to change. One of the most profound changes that has occurred in my lifetime is the realization that we cannot continue on…

Nearly concluding the long series on the Reformation of Christianity, this is the first of four major changes Christianity is experiencing and needs to experience for the faith to continue change people’s lives. The Old Testament or Hebrew Bible is misunderstood as teaching that God’s interest was limited to his…

It doesn’t seem possible to engage on Medium for very long before concluding that Christianity is in its dying days. Not only do a great many in our culture believe that this 2000 year old faith is quickly fading, but quite a few have their shovels at the ready to…

Should the content of the Christian faith be altered by the culture where Christians find themselves? Or should those Christians upholding universal Christian beliefs and values change the culture in which they live? The question is central to discussions about the reformation of Christianity, the topic of this lengthy series…

One thing that has long bothered me about popular science writing is that the language of intention or agency is used when none is intended. When scientists or journalists say things about “evolution designed an organism to…” or “nature has created a…” they are using the language of persons, intentions…

This is part of the series on the reformation of Christianity which involves a discussion on Medium including Graham Pemberton and Prudence Louise. Tangentially it also involves Keith Michael. Talking about reformation suggests that Christianity will change but will survive. But is that true? It depends, of course, on what…