Webster’s Dictionary defines relativism as “a view that ethical truths depend on the individuals and groups holding them”. The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy (IEP) indicates that, “although there are many different kinds of relativism, they all have two features in common.” 1) They all assert that one thing (e.g. moral values, beauty, knowledge, taste, or [...]
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Breaking Through Christian Relativism
Posted in theology, tagged christian relativism, relativism, theological perspectives on February 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The Theology of Christmas
Posted in theology on December 21, 2011 | 2 Comments »
It is ironic to hear the outcry of those who are attempting to fight back against the attack on Christmas. Not that I am in agreement with those that are utilizing the very laws that at one time provided us the freedoms to display our faith, but are Christians truly shocked that the event that [...]
The Future Trend of Theology
Posted in theology, tagged colossians 2, cunning craftiness, distorted views, false prophets, theological beliefs on November 1, 2011 | 1 Comment »
It is obvious today that the current trend of theology and its study has led to a division among the Christian community. However, much worst, the post-modern form has led to a total distortion of the Biblical truths which laid the foundations for the development of Christian beliefs and the doctrines that are presented to [...]
Theology and the Role of Interpretation
Posted in theology on June 23, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Theology is defined as the study of God. When theologians, or those that are involved in this area of study, communicate their findings, they do so from a point of interpretation. The correct place from which to base the interpretation should be the Scriptures. However, in the modern world in which we find ourselves, the [...]
They Are Without Excuse
Posted in theology on January 11, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Man has chosen to draw a line with regards to those things that are to be accepted beyond the laws of nature. The inclinations towards a humanist perspective on life continues to influence man’s ability to accept that which stands outside of logical and philosophical reasoning. It is the advancements of man that continue to feed [...]
How do you define God?
Posted in theology on November 17, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I begin with the understanding of the limitations that we are under in order to truly exhaust an answer to this question in this type of forum. However, this being said, we do have enough from which to built on in creating a fundamental understanding to this question and how our theology is built. All [...]
The Modern Shift
Posted in theology on September 12, 2010 | 5 Comments »
The truth is that a secular and contemporary culture will establish a secular and contemporary theology to follow.
Why Study Theology?
Posted in theology on January 17, 2010 | 2 Comments »
With the amount of different positions found within the church, you can find theology that is contradictory to itself. So the question is, if the theology of the church is so divided, then why not leave this to those who have been called to teach it?
