For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities–his eternal power and divine nature–have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. …Furthermore, since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. (Romans 1:20-21, 28 NIV)
While I was thinking about thinking, I came across this promo for an upcoming movie that I want to see. It looks like a very interesting expose on the closed mindedness of the scientific elite when it comes to allowing a debate concerning Darwinism and the possibility of Intelligent Design.
Since college I’ve been intrigued by this topic. Of course, the prevailing doctrine of evolution is the foundational belief for nearly every "ology" and "ism" in the university today. After all, as one prominent atheist has said, "Darwin made atheism respectable."
There was a time when Theology (the study of God) was considered the "Queen of the Sciences." No more. It has been relegated to a subset of the school of philosphy. Science without God is supreme. There is no room for divine explanation when the worldview is materialistic and closed to anything beyond or above nature (Supernatural).
To me, the humanity we see today is not the result of evolution. No, it’s more like de-volution. We have fallen from God’s original intent. The image of God has fallen. We are not getting better, we are getting worse. Our minds are not growing wiser. They are becoming ever more "futile" and "foolish" in their thinking.
The university system, that was founded by a generation that believed that knowledge and knowing were from God, has become unhinged. It is adrift without any connection to the Intellect that produced man’s intelligence.
The mind that seeks Truth has been "expelled."
Truth, huh? Is there such a thing as truth anymore? We live in a post modern world that tells us that truth is subjective. What’s true for you is not true for me, and what’s true for me today might not be true for me tomorrw. It all depends on my cercumstance.
I believe without absolute truth there can be no knowledge or wisdom gained. How can you expect to understand the origins of the universe if you don’t first believe in the concept of absolute truth? Without the idea that there is a concrete truth out there; a clear cut right and wrong, the argument about the origins of the universe doesn’t matter. Because no matter what data or proof you throw at it, it will be twisted to met your subjective view point.
Hey Steve,
Did you watch the promo? I think Stein will inspire some interesting conversation in our “post modern” world.
Oh, that guy is hilarious! This should generate some interesting conversations.
Truth and wisdom is alive in the hearts and humility of mankind’s choices, especially in the post modern world.