I don’t think that there is a more valuable phrase that I have learned than this. “The palatability of a doctrine does not determine its veracity.” I believe...

Seven Benefits of Good Theology (1): Knowing what to believe

What is it that makes theology so important? Why can’t we just love Jesus and move past all of these definitive articulations of belief that seem to divide those who...

by C Michael Patton

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Misinterpreting God? An Example of the Often Confusing Voice of Experience

I often tell the story during my Introduction to Theology class of an experience that I had that deeply implicated me and has affected the way that I “listen” to...

Engaging Postmodernism (5): Changing the Water

Once again, we continue with our evaluation of the four primary views that people have taken in engaging our postmodern culture. And, once again, here are the options of the...

Engaging Postmodernism (4): Changing the Rope

How are Christians to engage with our postmodern generation? I have been exploring this question for a while now and am currently using the analogy of leading a horse to...

Can God contradict Himself? God’s relation to the law of non-contradiction

I understand the importance that the modern church is placing upon the mystery of God and His truth. I realize that the church has fought so many battles on the island of...

Engaging Postmodernism (3): Changing the Horse

What are the options Christians are taking when it comes to engaging our postmodern culture? The question is: How do we lead a horse to water? The horse is the postmodern and...

Can the Christian faith violate reason?

I recieved this very good question from a student today and thought I would share: The Christian faith goes beyond reason but never contradictory to reason…or...

Googling for Truth: The Importance of Irenic Theology in our Postmodern World

Googling for truth can be a dangerous task. Who knows what one will find? How do you know who to trust? Before Google, before the Internet, before twenty-four-hour world news,...

Engaging Postmodernism (2): Denying the Horse is Postmodern

In yesterday’s blog, I presented my rendition of four ways that Christians are engaging postmoderns. The primary reference for this study is Millard Erickson’s...

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