Scepticism
We live in a sceptical age. We are sceptical about politics, so millions do not vote. Sceptical about the police, apparently ridden with…
Some Problems with Pragmatism
What do we mean when we say something is true? That it corresponds with reality or that it 'works'? And does it matter which of these we…
Faith and Facts
I don’t like the word ‘faith.’ Not because faith isn’t valuable, but because it’s often deeply misunderstood.…
Francis Schaeffer's "True Truth"
A reflection on the life of Francis Schaeffer, particularly getting into his ideas on Truth and their relevance for today.
Religious Pluralism
One of the most perceptive analysts of the consequences of pluralism for the Christian churches is Lesslie Newbigin, who is able to draw on…
The Scandinavian Sceptic (or why atheism is a belief system)
Is atheism a claim or simply a non-belief? A comparison to not believing that Sweden exists helps to clarify the issues.
Fear of Knowledge – a review
Creating a work of philosophy that is both deeply rich in meaning and accessible to a non-philosophically-trained audience is a daunting…
The Formation of Belief
This workshop addresses the function of the will both in the formation of a belief and the critical review (audit) of one’s network…
"Faith is about 'just trusting' God isn't it?"
What do people mean when they say that they 'have faith' in God? Is faith anything more than wishful thinking?