Natural philosophy was and is the use of philosophy to pursue knowledge and understanding of the natural world. Science is thought of as an improvement upon natural philosophy like modern pharmacy is thought of as an improvement upon strictly herbal remedies. However, science can mean several things. What follows is a brief description of each of the three proposed meanings of “science.” Then a distinction between natural philosophy and the philosophy of science is made. Finally, the case is made that natural philosophy, the philosophy of science, and scientific investigation are all inseparable and contingent on prior metaphysical values.
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…[P]roduction value overtakes any biblical quality. In other words, it becomes nothing more than a performance; another concert judged by the “feels” it produces.
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What national pro-life groups desire is a large, diverse group of followers who are simply trying to make moral arguments to end abortion. The cost of pleasing so many people of various backgrounds means refusing to call abortion murder or refusing to hold those mothers accountable who seek the murder of their child, as they don’t want to offend a large segment of their supporters.
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But despite this orthodox nugget of truth, the song then proceeds to fall into a monotonous cycle of theological platitudes that not only irresponsibly portray biblical victory but also misrepresent the decretive will of God.
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The following translations listed below should be avoided altogether, as utilizing them can lead to grave theological errors, the teaching of a radically different gospel, and a counterfeit Jesus.
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We often fail because we look at menial, mundane tasks with a worldly perspective. How could this possibly become a means to glorify God?
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How could someone who was such a leading figure in the church, someone who has done so much for God’s Kingdom, just up and leave the faith?
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As exhaustive as our worldview might be, if it is not renewed, not transformed by the spiritual knowledge that comes through Scripture, then we are not champions of reality, but mouthpieces for oblivion.
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We didn’t elect a pastor-in-chief to represent us, but we did elect an individual who leads a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. And as one of those people, we should quickly support them when appropriate and graciously critique them when necessary.
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Bethel’s theology is very appealing to the masses as it twists the Word of God and shifts the attention that should be on God, to self.
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