Following the truth, wherever it leads : an investigation of what is reality (and how it affects our lives) / Kenneth G. Reddington.

By:

Reddington, Kenneth G [Author]

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

unmediated

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volume

ISBN:

9781620327470

Subject(s):

Reality

LOC classification:

BD331 .F655 2015
BD331

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Contents:

What do we really know about the world? The science. Charles Darwin and his theory ; What is modern Darwinism? ; What can we learn from the cosmos? ; Evolution is real but limited ; Biology and the complexity of the cell ; Geology and an old earth ; Geology and a young earth ; The origin of the human race ; Is intelligent design science? ; The unwrapping of evolution : does any theory satisfy objective analysis? ; Summary of the science : when all is said and done what do we really know about the natural world? -- What do we really know about the world? The Bible. A philosophy of science for harmonizing science and scripture ; The traditional view of creation ; Ramm's view of creation ; Young earth creationism ; Geology and old earth creationism ; The cosmos and old earth creationism ; Other views on interpreting the Bible ; Are science and faith compatible? ; An evaluation of evolutionism and creationism ; Response ; When the pursuit of truth hits a speed bump -- How significant is this for our daily lives?. Where does truth lead us? ; The Bible as truth ; Life's questions ; Is truth a destination or a process? Experiencing truth ; Living life to the fullest : can clarifying one's worldview give new meaning to life.

Subject: This book encourages an openness to accept and experience the truth, whatever its source. As philosopher Francis Schaeffer famously asked, "How can we be sure that what we think we know of the world outside ourselves really corresponds to what is there?" Where do we look for an understanding of ourselves, our world, and the meaning of our existence? Is there such a thing as an objective and unchanging truth that applies to all people everywhere, throughout time? Can we discover it in philosophy, in the natural or social sciences, or in religion? This book sets out to explore the answers to these questions, and considers how finding the answers can enrich our lives and daily experience. Following the Truth Wherever It Leads investigates areas where the authenticated discoveries of natural science and the clear statements of the Bible agree with and support one another and asks whether there really are "irreconcilable differences" between them. It ends by attempting to portray a worldview whose promise may add fresh meaning and purpose to our lives. "I personally found this helpful to understand some of the tensions between differing worldviews and even between thoughtful Christian differences in interpretation. It is a good introduction/overview to many of the spokesmen to mainstream scientific thinking from both Christian young earth as well as old earth, and secular worldviews; with a perspective of desiring to be honest about our worldview biases in understanding and reconciling both revealed truth and natural truths." --Dan Deffinbaugh, Timberdoodle Company, Shelton, Washington

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Circulating Book (checkout times vary with patron status)	G. Allen Fleece Library CIRCULATING COLLECTION	Non-fiction	BD331.R43 2015 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		31923001760152

Kenneth Reddington was Professor of English and Psychology at Kanto Gakuen University and a lecturer in Biblical Psychology at a bible school in Japan. He is also the author of Japanese Education as Character Development (1988) and a behavioral psychology study of adolescent self-esteem.

An openness to truth, regardless of the source. What in life is really important? ; Approaching science with an open mind ; Approaching the Bible with an open mind -- What do we really know about the world? The science. Charles Darwin and his theory ; What is modern Darwinism? ; What can we learn from the cosmos? ; Evolution is real but limited ; Biology and the complexity of the cell ; Geology and an old earth ; Geology and a young earth ; The origin of the human race ; Is intelligent design science? ; The unwrapping of evolution : does any theory satisfy objective analysis? ; Summary of the science : when all is said and done what do we really know about the natural world? -- What do we really know about the world? The Bible. A philosophy of science for harmonizing science and scripture ; The traditional view of creation ; Ramm's view of creation ; Young earth creationism ; Geology and old earth creationism ; The cosmos and old earth creationism ; Other views on interpreting the Bible ; Are science and faith compatible? ; An evaluation of evolutionism and creationism ; Response ; When the pursuit of truth hits a speed bump -- How significant is this for our daily lives?. Where does truth lead us? ; The Bible as truth ; Life's questions ; Is truth a destination or a process? Experiencing truth ; Living life to the fullest : can clarifying one's worldview give new meaning to life.

This book encourages an openness to accept and experience the truth, whatever its source. As philosopher Francis Schaeffer famously asked, "How can we be sure that what we think we know of the world outside ourselves really corresponds to what is there?" Where do we look for an understanding of ourselves, our world, and the meaning of our existence? Is there such a thing as an objective and unchanging truth that applies to all people everywhere, throughout time? Can we discover it in philosophy, in the natural or social sciences, or in religion? This book sets out to explore the answers to these questions, and considers how finding the answers can enrich our lives and daily experience. Following the Truth Wherever It Leads investigates areas where the authenticated discoveries of natural science and the clear statements of the Bible agree with and support one another and asks whether there really are "irreconcilable differences" between them. It ends by attempting to portray a worldview whose promise may add fresh meaning and purpose to our lives. "I personally found this helpful to understand some of the tensions between differing worldviews and even between thoughtful Christian differences in interpretation. It is a good introduction/overview to many of the spokesmen to mainstream scientific thinking from both Christian young earth as well as old earth, and secular worldviews; with a perspective of desiring to be honest about our worldview biases in understanding and reconciling both revealed truth and natural truths." --Dan Deffinbaugh, Timberdoodle Company, Shelton, Washington

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