In “A review of “God or Godless”, inerrancy, and begging the question” I defended myself against a reviewer of God or Godless who opined that I had made a “major mistake” in my theology by rejecting the doctrine of inerrancy. I pointed out that I don’t reject inerrancy, though I do reject indefensible articulations of […]
general revelation
Reading the Bible informed by conscience
Jane Goodall and the risks of general revelation
A couple years ago Jane Goodall was asked to comment on her belief (or lack thereof) in God. She replied: “I don’t have any idea of who or what God is. But I do believe in some great spiritual power. I don’t know what to call it. I feel it particularly when I’m out in […]
Psychopaths and General Revelation: The Dialogue Continues
My article pointing out the tension between general revelation as portrayed in Romans 2 and psychopathy received a range of responses which map out a range of possible responses to the dilemma, so it will be helpful to survey them. Getting Clear on the Problem If we are to deal with this problem adequately we […]
Should Christians use peyote to experience God?
In “Perceiving the transcendent God through transcending entities” I argued with overwhelmingly persuasive force that God can be experienced through great works of art and architecture. Well, okay, maybe something falling just short of overwhelming persuasion. The argument did prompt some interesting comments. One of the more interesting of the batch came from Emilie who, […]
The night Dr. Z became an agnostic
Dr. Z, an OBGYN, was working with Doctors Without Borders in the Congo. Dr. Z had decided he simply had to go because he felt it was his calling as a Christian to help alleviate some of the enormous suffering in the world. For months Dr. Z labored tirelessly in a makeshift camp, desperately attempting […]
For since the creation of the world: On the wickedness of atheism
PM asked with disarming directness: “Hi Dr. Rauser, “Wondering how you’d situate Romans 1:18-32 into this discussion? Thanks.” The problem at first blush Let’s put the most relevant excerpt of this passage before us: 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the […]
