The Purpose of a Myth: Insights from J.R.R. Tolkien and Mircea Eliade
What is the purpose of a myth? They have 2 functions: to give strength through a connection with transcendent reality and to present a paradigm for action.
The 'Just Right' Anthropic Coincidences of Our Goldilocks Universe: Part IV
Dr. Kurland continues to discuss the 'just right' anthropic coincidences of our universe by examining the chemistry of water and hydrogen bonding.
The Trilemma Of C.S. Lewis, Part Five: Jesus Is God
As John Clark wraps up his series on the 'Trilema of C.S. Lewis,' he discusses his application of apologetics to the claim that Jesus is God.
The Trilemma Of C.S. Lewis, Part Four: Was Jesus Mentally Ill?
For the second component of the C.S. Lewis Trilema, John Clark utilizes the god delusion and examines accusations to answer 'was Jesus mentally ill?'
The 'Just Right' Anthropic Coincidences of Our Goldilocks Universe: Part III
Dr. Kurland continues to discuss the 'just right' anthropic coincidences of our universe. In this installment, he examines the evidence provided by physics.
The Trilemma Of C. S. Lewis, Part Three: Was Jesus A Liar?
Was Jesus a liar? John Cark examines the factors of fame and money in the first component of the C.S. Lewis Trilema.
The Trilemma Of C.S. Lewis, Part Two: Did Jesus Claim To Be God?
Before breaking down the C.S. Lewis Trilema, John Clark first answers the question of 'did Jesus claim to be God?'
The Trilemma of C. S. Lewis: Is There Evidence That Jesus Lived?
John Clark seeks to answer whether there is evidence that Jesus lived in the first installment of his C.S. Lewis Trilema series.
Science: God’s Gift to Man
What does God intend when he gives us gifts? He means to give us joy, make us better, and glorify him. Science is one such gift from God.
New Video Campaign Explores the Impressive Level of Order in the Universe—and the Purpose That it Implies
The Magis Center’s new John Templeton funded campaign, The Purposeful Universe, looks at an evolutionary system guided by order in physics and chemistry.
The Value of Science in the Age of CRISPR
Among advances in medicine and technology is the capability of “gene editing” via a technique known as CRISPR; bu what are the bioethical considerations?
The Truth. How do we know it when we see it?
Two blog posts cannot exhaust the complex issues of how the human mind “knows” and how we make judgments about what is “true.”