The story of how on July 1, 2015 Cecil the Lion was lured out of his animal sanctuary in Zimbabwe and killed by an American big game hunter Walter Palmer has since sparked international attention by animal conservationists. The lion was a favored resident of Hwange National Park, and described as a national treasure. There … Continue reading Why Cecil the Lion Has Significance for Christians.
What in the Worldview?
Everybody has a story to tell. Whether the narrative tells about love, gender, sex, race, politics, economics, astronomy, science, faith, theology, philosophy or something else, all these comprise the stories we tell. Everyone is a storyteller. We tell stories in an attempt to make sense of the world we live. Some storytellers are better than … Continue reading What in the Worldview?
The Victory of Good in Snow White and the Huntsman
Recently I had a chance to catch Snow White and the Huntsman and it was an enjoyable reimagination of the fairy tale. It’s a wonderful story about the way goodness brings restoration in a world mired by a corrupted force, a theme which is rooted in a biblical worldview. Ravenna (Charlize Theron) is the evil … Continue reading The Victory of Good in Snow White and the Huntsman
The Problem of the Fact/Value Split
Every now and then I’ll come across a statement about faith and science, faith and politics, or faith and economics being mutually exclusive. So one can speak openly in public on science, politics, and economics; however, one must always keep faith or religious matters private. Some might even attempt to expunge from its science, political, … Continue reading The Problem of the Fact/Value Split
ON TECHNOLOGY
As I look around the home, it is no surprise to see that I live in a world of technology. I’ve got hot/cold running water, and plumbing. I have a kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and microwave. I got a living room with a television and DVD players. I got tons of CDs not to … Continue reading ON TECHNOLOGY