5 1/2 years ago I posted a series on Christians and critical thinking. As disturbing as it was then that so many Christians fail to use their noggins well, though I wouldn't have believed it possible, in my judgment, it's even worse now! So, I'll update my thoughts on the subject and go for it …
If It Walks Like a Duck… (How to Recognize Conspiracies)
“GOD spoke strongly to me… ‘Don’t be like this people, always afraid somebody is plotting against them. Don’t fear what they fear. Don’t take on their worries. If you’re going to worry, worry about The Holy.’” (Isaiah 8:12 - The Message Bible) In my last post on conspiracy theories I began talking about where they …
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Needed: A Denser Dose of Discernment (John 7:45-53)
I ran across a passage in John 7 that reminded me of current day propagandizing schemes designed by powerful people to hold on to their power. We’ve looked at how propagandists lie with impunity, question our intelligence, and speak to us with condescension and cursing. They traffic in conspiracies and wives tales––not to mention the …
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Applaud the Laudable
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8 This is the final quality of the eight that Paul suggests for meditation. If you haven’t already, scroll down for previous ones including …
Concluding Thoughts on Critical Thinking For Christians
“Habits are something you can do without thinking, which is why most of us have so many of them.” Frank A. Clark This series of posts turned out to be a little more lengthy than I intended. I tried to be as economical as possible, but there were some things that I just couldn’t omit. …
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