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Five Myths about Science and Theology

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  • J. P. Moreland

Is science sufficient for all the questions we have? Many people are of the view that it is sufficient, and gives more certain knowledge than either philosophy or theology.The article engages this view, discussing five myths that exist regarding science and theology. 

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Philosophical Apologetics, the Church, and Contemporary Culture

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  • J. P. Moreland

Should philosophy be eschewed in the church? If the church does, Moreland argues, believers will then continue to speak largely to themselves. In this essay, he aims to clarify the nature and tasks of philosophical apologetics, identify in the contemporary culture areas where the church need to focus its attention as a community, and offers some brief remarks about a strategy for the future.

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Naturalism and Theism: Some Logical Considerations

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  • Larry D. Mayhew

What is the philosophy of naturalism? The author considers the weaknesses of naturalism from an apologetic point of view.

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Philosophy as a Christian Vocation

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  • Edward L. Schoen

Is it appropriate for a Christian to occupy himself with philosophy? This essay gives a rationale for philosophy as a Christian vocation.

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Tertullian – Victim of Caricature

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  • Arthur W. Klem

Tertullian is often an unattractive figure to modern people. He had a strict asceticism, and his departure into Montanism does not help to popularize him. This paper focuses on what Tertullian's position was with regard to philosophy (notably irrationalism) and the philosophers of his day.

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Is There a Christian Philosophy?

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  • Warren C. Young

This paper argues for a Christian philosophy that sees human experience as a whole. The author's concern is with philosophy not according to human tradition, but according to Christ.

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Faith and Philosophy

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  • Greg Koukl

This article demonstrates how philosophy and theology can be integrated based on a discussion of the sovereignty of God and free will.

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Critique Of The Analytic / Synthetic Distinction

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  • Marty Fields

Looking at the division made in modern philosophy in the pursuit to discover truth, this article studies the relationship between analytical truth and synthetic truth. The author maintains that it is impossible to make a distinction between these two kinds of truth, and relates this to the topic of apologetics.

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Christianity and Philosophy

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  • J. M. Batteau

Philosophy is inescapable, but what kind of philosophy should we have? This article looks at philosophy and the revelation of God, Christian philosophy, a Christian worldview, and antithesis in philosophy.

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The Lost Art of Apologetics

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  • K. Scott Oliphint

This article is about apologetics and Scripture and philosophy. The author also looks at truth and the unbeliever, as well as apologetics (defending the faith) and evangelism.

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I believe that if there is one thing which pierces the Master’s heart with unutterable grief it is not the world’s iniquity but the church’s indifference. F. B. Meyer
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