AI might learn to mimic our voices, our art, even our emotions. But it will never truly become. This post explores the animic quality—an irreducible human...

by C Michael Patton

Anthropology

Calvinism

Difficult Issues in Scripture

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Punting to Mystery: A Calvinist Reflection on Free Will and Divine Sovereignty

Introduction I’ve been mulling over an idea for many years, one I’ve written about before but am now trying to articulate more clearly. It centers on the notion of...

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

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Reconciling Free Will and Divine Sovereignty: A Three-Dimensional View from a Two-Dimensional World

Imagine a world where you had to choose between two truths that seem equally valid but seemed utterly contradictory. In the realm of the Christian faith, this isn’t just...

Could Esau Choose God – This Calvinist’s Perspective

Introduction Someone asked if Esau had the ability not to sin in Romans 9. If I were strictly adhering to the Calvinist line, I would say that Esau had free will and the...

What we Don’t Know: Theological Thought of the Day – Fall of the Angels

Excerpt: Dive into an insightful exploration of the biblical narrative on the fall of angels. This post questions the conventional belief of a singular, irreversible fall,...

Charismatics and the Problem of Divine Hiddenness

In the realm of theology and philosophy, the puzzle of divine hiddenness remains a profound and enduring enigma. Join us on a journey of exploration as we delve into questions...

by C Michael Patton

Why AI Can Never Know the Color Red

Punting to Mystery: A Calvinist Reflection on Free Will and Divine Sovereignty

Reconciling Free Will and Divine Sovereignty: A Three-Dimensional View from a Two-Dimensional World

Could Esau Choose God – This Calvinist’s Perspective

What we Don’t Know: Theological Thought of the Day – Fall of the Angels

Charismatics and the Problem of Divine Hiddenness