Is Reason the Path to Truth?
We previously discussed that some “establish” truth by whatever they individually think is truth. (And we’re seeing in today’s culture where that method leads us). Let’s observe a second way
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“Man is the measure of all things.” ~Protagoras
“Man is the measure of all things” declares there is no objective truth and ends up meaning… Only what agrees with how I see my needs and what I think
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The Bright Light of History’s Lessons
We all have need of history’s lessons. Our modern culture with its focus on the individual’s beliefs (whether factual, true or even sensible), is not new. In fact, if I
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David Hume, The Patriarch of Modern Doubts
The beliefs that laid the foundation for Western life and practices were, of course, the Judaeo-Christian standards and beliefs. The account of God’s act in creation, the Ten Commandments, and
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Intelligent Beliefs
What is intelligence? Clearly not the ability to cast doubt. The simplest of minds can do that. Skepticism and doubt may help narrow the field of possible candidates when trying
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Are Doubts “Crooked Thinking”?
Watch how easy it is to dispense with beliefs in the world of the unseen and non-material. Just cast doubts! Casting doubts is child’s play. All you have to do
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Now’s the Right Time for a Stunning Transformation
Spring is the perfect time for new life and stunning transformations. Nature is waking up. The ground becomes fertile again, teaming with all things needed for growth and renewal. For
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How Scientific Materialism Began and Developed
We will never understand what has gone on in the beliefs of our day until we understand the rise of Scientific Materialism. So what follows is a very brief survey.
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The Rise of Scientific Materialism
Here is what you need to know about Scientific Materialism: 1) No material thing, principle, philosophy, or human activity can be our ultimate authority in life because these things all
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Are you feeling disillusioned or determined?
To put it mildly, we’ve all been navigating a great deal of “trouble” over the last couple of years. No doubt, you’ve been impacted in many ways. Are you feeling
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Facts We Must Never Forget
The reasons are obvious why the power of reason and science alone are not candidates for telling us what is absolute truth and why they are fallible guides for life.
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Reason and Science – Human Activities
Science is a human activity. Therefore, it suffers from the same limitations that plague limited, imperfect humans. We all know — all too well — we are limited and imperfect.
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