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317 Secular vs. Sacred (7) Hang Yer Hat On These Two Truths

317 Secular vs. Sacred (7) Hang Yer Hat On These Two Truths

Uncensored Unprofessor
Jesus, Bible, Sciency-Y Stuff, Christian Worldview, Current Events, Secular vs. Sacred

What are the two central truths upon which I hang my own hat of belief? Importantly, both truths are rooted in history, fact, reality. The dogma of Lord Secularism says that the universe, for no discernible purpose, produced complex life; but there is no meaning to life. The Lord of creation sings that the cosmos is sated with beauty, love, and purpose; that life is grounded in meaning. Across these two diverse worldviews I search for answers. (Oh, and I also sing a Beatles song with new lyrics about top-level bribery.) Come laugh and think with me!

219 Knowledge: Our Historic Moment

219 Knowledge: Our Historic Moment

Uncensored Unprofessor
Knowledge

Despite the ostrich-mode taken by so many, America is in an unprecedented moment. Why is this different? What is the ingredient fueling this burn? How is it affecting me, personally? How is knowledge—and the PoMo anger about objectivity—at work in our cynical era? Instead of objectivity, what does society need? Come laugh and think with me!

190 Science-Y Stuff (3) Providence and DNA

190 Science-Y Stuff (3) Providence and DNA

Uncensored Unprofessor
Sciency-Y Stuff

By his providence God deemed that the building blocks for life would be DNA. So, what is providence? Is it fate or mother-nature or blind chance or determinism? What is DNA? Mere energy? Simple matter? Herein I tell how my Mom was providentially blessed and why wildfires serve the long-term good of forests. Enjoy this peanut butter and jelly sandwich of theology and science!