Let's take a final look at the Bible's historical books. There is one more key characteristic that can help us get the most from this set of “theological treatises rooted in an understanding of the God who is at work in and through history”. Narrative theology. 40% of the Bible, including the historical books almost … Continue reading Learning from history (III)
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Stephen Hawking has just lost a bet. Nothing to do with Pascal's wager this time (see Dawkins, Williams and Pascal's Wager for that one). Nor is eternal destiny at stake – it is a mere $100 that has changed hands. The Nobel physicist Stephen Hawking losing a wager might not be so unusual if he … Continue reading Hide and seek
Dawkins, Williams and Pascal’s Wager
"Flight BA7102 with destination Sydney, Australia, is now ready for departure. We wish to advise all passengers that there is a 1.43% chance that this plane will experience fatal engine failure and crash en route. Please do not be alarmed, as this still gives the flight an acceptable 98.57% probability of arriving safely. We would … Continue reading Dawkins, Williams and Pascal’s Wager
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