Altars without Sacrifice
Go into any Christian church building and while you might find an altar in the front of the sanctuary, it is relatively an unused piece of furniture. If one is in the place of worshipping believers, it is a reminder of a past age when God’s people worshiped with priests and sacrifices in a tabernacle, … Continue reading Altars without Sacrifice
Graham Veal on Science Explaining God Away
Scientific explanations do not explain theism away, because they confirm the hypothesis that our Universe has been designed. Explanations for the motion of the planets, or mechanisms like photosynthesis do not 'explain God away.' the revelations of science raise further questions—questions that point to a theistic answer. Why do we live in a universe that … Continue reading Graham Veal on Science Explaining God Away
Interstellar Providence and Love
Sometime after the New Year, I had a chance to check out Interstellar and I have to say it was some good sci-fi storytelling. I enjoyed the way the visual effects artist put into the film their concept of what theories from astrophysics, which were woven into the storyline (wormholes, black holes, time dilation, etc.). … Continue reading Interstellar Providence and Love
Love in Big Hero 6
Big Hero 6 is a very hilarious animated film about a boy named Hiro Hamada and his robotic healthcare companion named Baymax. Self-sacrifice, redemption, and compassion are virtues explored in the storyline as well. It is certainly good family entertainment.Hiro is a young tech savvy adolescent from San Fransokyo grieving the untimely death of his … Continue reading Love in Big Hero 6