Comments on: Reasonable Faith in an Uncertain World: Conference Report http://www.hieropraxis.com/2007/11/reasonable-faith-in-an-uncertain-world-conference-report/ Literature and faith, truth and beauty Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:23:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Thadd http://www.hieropraxis.com/2007/11/reasonable-faith-in-an-uncertain-world-conference-report/#comment-43 Thadd Wed, 28 Nov 2007 04:22:14 +0000 http://www.hieropraxis.com/?p=69#comment-43 It is so thrilling to know that this conference is moving to the West Coast, although now that I know I missed the first one I am kinda bummed, but. Hazen's point about being part of a "knowledge tradition" is very significant and balanced well with experiencing Him daily (a point often weighted more to experience by some evangelicals). I also resonate with your point in response to Porter's attempt to answer the mystery of Christs sacrifice and your connection with the Lord's supper. I have wrestled with what I believe regarding the Eucharist in practice and theology for a while and will be interesting to follow your research on the subject (if I may ride your coattails). Anyway, thanks for the incredibly detailed response to what seemed to be a wonderfully enlightening conference. It is so thrilling to know that this conference is moving to the West Coast, although now that I know I missed the first one I am kinda bummed, but.

Hazen’s point about being part of a “knowledge tradition” is very significant and balanced well with experiencing Him daily (a point often weighted more to experience by some evangelicals). I also resonate with your point in response to Porter’s attempt to answer the mystery of Christs sacrifice and your connection with the Lord’s supper. I have wrestled with what I believe regarding the Eucharist in practice and theology for a while and will be interesting to follow your research on the subject (if I may ride your coattails).
Anyway, thanks for the incredibly detailed response to what seemed to be a wonderfully enlightening conference.

]]> By: Art Battson http://www.hieropraxis.com/2007/11/reasonable-faith-in-an-uncertain-world-conference-report/#comment-42 Art Battson Sat, 24 Nov 2007 05:55:42 +0000 http://www.hieropraxis.com/?p=69#comment-42 Moreland's argument that "mind cannot form from matter" is, in my opinion, a weak one. I find a stronger argument to be "Mind preceded matter." The question comes down to this: Either matter is eternal or God, the non-physical mind that brought it into existence, is eternal. The Universe is not eternal, hence Mind preceded matter. I think it also gives a hint as to our being made in the image of God. Our mind controls the machine we call our body through the organ we call the brain much as a driver controls an automobile. Descartes may have said, "I think, therefore I exist." but God would probably reply, "I AM, therefore think!" Art Moreland’s argument that “mind cannot form from matter” is, in my opinion, a weak one. I find a stronger argument to be “Mind preceded matter.” The question comes down to this: Either matter is eternal or God, the non-physical mind that brought it into existence, is eternal. The Universe is not eternal, hence Mind preceded matter. I think it also gives a hint as to our being made in the image of God. Our mind controls the machine we call our body through the organ we call the brain much as a driver controls an automobile.

Descartes may have said, “I think, therefore I exist.” but God would probably reply, “I AM, therefore think!”

Art

]]> By: Art Battson http://www.hieropraxis.com/2007/11/reasonable-faith-in-an-uncertain-world-conference-report/#comment-41 Art Battson Sat, 24 Nov 2007 05:27:28 +0000 http://www.hieropraxis.com/?p=69#comment-41 Holly, Remember the question, "What would you like to ask God?" I see that your question was basically the same as mine: You said, "More than just being interesting, though, Stroebel’s presentation made me ask: What is the Lord calling me to do?" Although I never told you, mine was "What would you like me to do, Lord?" Blessings. Art Holly,

Remember the question, “What would you like to ask God?” I see that your question was basically the same as mine:

You said, “More than just being interesting, though, Stroebel’s presentation made me ask: What is the Lord calling me to do?”

Although I never told you, mine was “What would you like me to do, Lord?”

Blessings.

Art

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