tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25320467.post5506238312319846371..comments2023-08-22T09:46:51.701-05:00Comments on this space for rent: why i believe (part 1)burnsheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14906487461734329068noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25320467.post-52120797012995009322008-03-31T14:30:00.000-05:002008-03-31T14:30:00.000-05:00@ Jon - Thank you for the lone comment so far. I t...@ Jon - Thank you for the lone comment so far. I think you have summarized what I was trying to convey as well... approaching Christianity from the viewpoint of one who does not believe, what elements combined together lead to a full acceptance of the faith?<BR/><BR/>Begin with what you can Know - logic, reason, historical texts. But you reach a certain point where "a leap" of Faith becomes necessary. I'm interested in breaking these two elements down to their bare components.<BR/><BR/>Reformed theology provides a twist, especially in terms of <I>our</I> understanding, but I absolutely do not believe they are in opposition to logic and reason.burnsheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14906487461734329068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25320467.post-27177425780728462202008-03-30T15:32:00.000-05:002008-03-30T15:32:00.000-05:00I agree with your assertions. I do think, however...I agree with your assertions. I do think, however, it's critically important to constantly evaluate these facets and don't rely on the Bible as your only source.<BR/><BR/>By that statement, I don't mean other religious texts or belief systems. I mean use logic, reason, historical texts and inference to glean your assertions.<BR/><BR/>You should also use those methods to reject other religions (since you should fundamentally disagree with them, according to what the Bible says).<BR/><BR/>Not sure how accepted this thought process is, but if you approach Christianity from a philosophical and historical perspective, the meaning and message are still intact. I also feel like certain aspects of "traditional" church culture can be rejected based on this analysis.<BR/><BR/>I'm hoping to have some writing time on this soon and I'll be sure to discuss it with you. Pretty sure you'll disagree with me, as I find some aspects of Reformed Theology to be in opposition to logic and reason.jon arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11833864452585847066noreply@blogger.com