The Recovery of the Christian Mind
Ranald Macaulay considers the place of the mind in the life of the Christian. The talk lasts for about 25 minutes, followed by a Question…
"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?
Isn't Science More Rational than Faith?
One of the core arguments of Richard Dawkins’ book The God Delusion is that religious faith is irrational. “Dyed-in-the-wool…
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…
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…
"If you were born in India you would be a Hindu."
There is an old parable about six blind Hindus touching an elephant. One blind man touched the side of the elephant and said it was a…
What are the Scientific Roadblocks to Faith?
People have great respect for science as they form their worldview. They adopt false beliefs and learn to ignore competing information…
Rationality: a critical review
An in-depth look at cognitive scientist Steven Pinker's book Rationality: What it is, Why it seems Scarce, Why it Matters
Science or Faith: Do I Need to Choose?
The belief that science and religion are in fundamental conflict runs deep. But is it really as simple as that?