Category Archives: Philosophy
“Deep thinking is not my thing”
I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. — Psalm 119:15 (esv) Many would argue against the practice of meditating on Scripture, or doing deep (theological) thinking, by saying “it’s not my thing” — as … Continue reading
Filed under Human nature, Manton, Philosophy, Scripture, theology
There’s a God-shaped void within you…
…which only God Himself can fill. This famous phrase, reportedly coined by Blaise Pascal (philosopher, scientist & author), referring to “the God-shaped vacuum” in everyone, may actually be (according to Dr Douglas Groothuis), a paraphrase from one of Pascal’s Pensées … Continue reading
Filed under Apologetics, Human nature, Philosophy
Is jesting a virtue?
Thomas Manton wisely said, “The praise of a Christian is not in the wittiness, but in the graciousness of his conversation. That which is Aristotle’s virtue is made a sin with Paul* (foolish jesting). You should rather be refreshing one … Continue reading
Filed under Christianity, Human nature, Philosophy
The Lost Art of Reading
I had hoped to read 12-15 books this summer (beyond my reading for work, which is already fairly substantial), but, alas, I’ve fallen short of the goal. I do hope to close the gap in the final weeks of summer … Continue reading
Filed under books, Culture, Personal, Philosophy
Ten Lessons from Great Christian Minds
From philosophy professor James Spiegel (via JT): Augustine (5th century): Remember that you are a citizen of another kingdom. Martin Luther (16th century): Expect politicians to be corrupt. Thomas Aquinas (13th century): God has made himself known in nature. John … Continue reading
Filed under Blogroll, Calvin, doctrine, History, Philosophy
