The Uncensored Unprofessor

The Christian worldview is a future-directed way of life. Significantly then that involves hope. But what is hope? How is it different from wishing or generally being positive? How is it that hope can function as a guide or strategy for our lives? Is the Christian hope a disembodied existence in heaven? I also deal with the question, what does it mean to be a successful Christian?

I've never met somebody who relished in uncertainty. Ambiguity is hard on us, sometimes it is hard on our faith. In this episode will I celebrate ambiguity? Nope. But I will point out some of the positive dimensions that the space, distance, and freedom which all come from ambiguity make possible in our lives. I also talk about the olfactory wonders of walking my dog, Bindi!

Belief in truth requires belief in the law of Non-Contradiction. Simply put, A≠B, you are not me, we are not God. There are irrevocable distinctions in reality. What kind of truths involving the law of Non-Contradiction does the Bible teach? Along the way I describe our recent trip to Nashville and demolish some errors being embraced by church folk today.

Truth is transformative but demanding stuff. It confronts us, expects us to follow and obey. Is that why our culture constantly denies truth, explains away its existence, pretends it is not real? In this, the first of a new series, I deal with different challenges to objective truth and consider truth from a Christian perspective. With regard to truth how did, and does, God work in my own life?

Western society's language is infected with leprosy. What caused that? What causes that? How does the philosophy of science play into that? Does all of this make us, as is intended, prettier, happier, and shinier? Or does it make us all more ugly? What is the cure, the solution for our leprosy?

The Common Good in a Christian Worldview: is it just a matter of doing the most good for the most amount of people? Why or why not? How is it that majorities can be their own tyrannies? As a case study in societal formation, why did the Founders establish the Electoral College? Was that really a fair way to do things? What should we learn about the instillation of the Electoral College?

What economic system does the Bible prefer? What is the basis for a flourishing economy? How are economics interwoven with human nature? Which is better, Socialism or Capitalism, and why? How would we make such an evaluation? What can we learn from those who lived under resolutely socialist states? Come and think with me about these important matters.

Whereas the Bible presents multiple ways we might account for and celebrate diversity, Lord Zeitgeist says there's pretty much only one way to account for it: skin color. What are some simple reasoned ways to highlight diversity? And then, I dare to ask, which is more important for the Common Good, diversity or excellence? Come laugh and think with me.

Does the Bible forbid love of nation? Does the Bible forbid love of one's local culture? Is this really about nationalism or is there another agenda at work? In philosophic speak, between what two enormous focal points does the pendulum of history swing? Why? In light of the Common Good how should we think about Nationalism?

Have you ever witnessed social media flaming? Me too. What drives that? Why is it addicting? Why is it like sexual pornography? How is power involved? What is Christian etiquette when it comes to social media posting? How does all of this affect the Common Good?