Walking Away From Faith …And Toward Reason (2 of 3)

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  Brandon, yesterday we talked about your understanding of the central belief of Christianity—The Gospel—and your journey in the Christian faith.  Today let’s talk about how you began your journey away from faith and toward reason. When did you begin to become disillusioned with Christianity? The other enduring love of my life beside God has been learning about the natural world through the methods of science. I have always been thrilled by science and contemplating Read More …

Walking Away From Faith …And Toward Reason (1 of 3)

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  Today, I am starting a multi-part series with my friend Brandon Bravo–a self proclaimed Atheist. Christians, especially in the Evangelical world, are really good at telling and hearing stories of coming to faith.   (Lutheran Side Note: Lutherans are usually not as good telling these stories, it’s not in Lutheran culture to do so.  They are equally bad at hearing these stories because they’re listening to make sure the person understands justification correctly.) Christianity Read More …

Does the Universe Have a Purpose?

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In my browsing the internet, I came across an online “conversation” The Templeton Foundation is running on the purpose of the universe.   Everyone from Neil deGrasse Tyson, Elie Wiesel, Jane Goodall, to my professor at Fuller Seminary Nancy Murphy is weighing in.   “UNLIKELY.”  “NO.”  “VERY LIKELY.” “NOT SURE.” “YES” “INDEED.” “CERTAINLY.” “PERHAPS.” “YES.” “I HOPE SO.” These are all answers to-“Does The Universe Have a Purpose?”   There are some really fascinating reads from Read More …