Category archives: worldview
The Labels that Define us
The human mind is an incredible processing machine, and like any good storage software, it structures and categorizes information. We naturally love to label and define stuff. It’s a way to make sense of things. Whatever we read, think, and… continue reading »
Why Interfaith Fails
There’s been a lot of talk about interfaith communities lately, especially from political and spiritual leaders, and also from global organizations. Of course there is no problem in organizing religious groups for social action, or for specific causes. The problem… continue reading »
Subversion
(noun) subversion : the act of overturning, or an overthrow from the foundation. Subversion, particularly as it is understood in storytelling, is the idea of using commonly understood images, words, or concepts, and radically reinterpreting them in a new light.… continue reading »
God in Theater
I have been reading Brian Godawa’s latest book titled “Word Pictures: Knowing God through Story & Imagination“ and I’m finding that I agree more and more with this theological approach. Less systematic; more narrative Less doctrinal; more theatrical Less literal;… continue reading »
I think, therefore I believe
“We must believe something before we can know anything” – St. Augustine Beliefs are never solitary. They are always dependent on other beliefs to be justified. It’s best to think of beliefs as a matrix of ideas. When we solidify… continue reading »
Worldview as a Narrative
A Worldview is essentially a framework of ideas and beliefs through which an individual interprets the world and interacts with it. I think there are two different ways in which worldviews function. One is the systematic and the other is… continue reading »
The Reason for God DVD
The Reason for God DVD is somewhat of a companion to Tim Keller’s excellent book of the same title, but can also be a standalone product. The DVD features six 20 minute sessions based on conversations between the author Tim… continue reading »
Embracing Complexity
There was a time in my life when I felt that I could eventually know or be certain of life’s difficult questions. There’s probably a little arrogance in that, but I really felt that things would eventually make sense in… continue reading »
A Greater Purpose
Coming to Faith series: Part Four – A Greater Purpose This is the final part of the series I’ve been doing on the characteristics of a seeker. What is it that makes a person explore the faith? “You are here… continue reading »
Tragedy
Coming to Faith series: Part Three – Tragedy This is Part Three of a series that looks at the characteristics of a seeker; someone who is exploring the faith. What are the common themes found in the exploration of a… continue reading »
