Alister McGrath has an uncanny ability to analyze trends and synthesize core beliefs that emerge as worldviews or ideologies. He continues to utilize his gift in his latest book, Why God Won’t Go Away. McGrath’s book, The Twilight of Atheism was foundational in unpacking the history of unbelieving thought. He picks up on that themeContinue reading “WHY GOD WON’T GO AWAY – Alistair McGrath (2011)”
Category Archives: Apologetics and Worldview
THE MESSAGE BEHIND THE MOVIE: How to Engage With a Film Without Disengaging Your Faith – Douglas M. Beaumont (2009)
The Message Behind the Movie by Douglas M. Beaumont discusses the importance of engaging with worldview themes in movies. The author reveals his cards upfront (which is increasingly rare these days, especially in a movie). He writes as an “evangelical, philosophical, theological, movie lover” and seeks to unite these interests in his approach to theContinue reading “THE MESSAGE BEHIND THE MOVIE: How to Engage With a Film Without Disengaging Your Faith – Douglas M. Beaumont (2009)”
MEANING AT THE MOVIES: Becoming a Discerning Viewer – Grant Horner (2010)
Meaning at the Movies by Grant Horner is not designed as a set of glorified cliff-notes for Christian movie buffs. Rather, it is as the author notes, “An extended meditation on why we have movies at all, why they are so powerful, and why Christians need to think deeply and theologically about film art –Continue reading “MEANING AT THE MOVIES: Becoming a Discerning Viewer – Grant Horner (2010)”
One or Two – Peter Jones (2010)
One or Two, another important book by Peter Jones contrasts paganism with historic Christianity. Jones refers to these worldviews as one-ism and two-ism respectively. One-ism is the erroneous belief that all reality is one. One-ism believes “that all is one and shares the same essential nature.” Two-ism, which describes the historic Christian faith acknowledges aContinue reading “One or Two – Peter Jones (2010)”
A MIND FOR GOD – James Emery White (2006)
“Thinking Christianly” is the purpose of James Emery White’s, A Mind For God. He writes early on, “While short in length, it sketches out a very large challenge and investment: to develop our minds in light of a biblical worldview that is then used to think Christianly in the world.” The author reaches his intendedContinue reading “A MIND FOR GOD – James Emery White (2006)”
THE TWILIGHT OF ATHEISM – Alistair McGrath (2006)
The Twilight of Atheism: The Rise and Fall of Disbelief in the Modern World by Alistair McGrath is a book that deserves to be read. The author maintains that the “rise and decline of atheism is framed by two pivotal events, separated by precisely two hundred years: the fall of the Bastille in 1789 andContinue reading “THE TWILIGHT OF ATHEISM – Alistair McGrath (2006)”
HOLLYWOOD WORLDVIEWS: Watching Films With Wisdom and Discernment – Brian Godawa (2009)
Whenever a book is dedicated to Francis Schaeffer, I usually stand at attention. Brian Godawa’s book Hollywood Worldviews: Watching Films With Wisdom and Discernment is no exception. Godawa presents the purpose of the book in to introduction: “I want to inform the reader of the nature of storytelling and analyze how worldviews are communicated throughContinue reading “HOLLYWOOD WORLDVIEWS: Watching Films With Wisdom and Discernment – Brian Godawa (2009)”
THE JOURNEY: A Spiritual Roadmap for Modern Pilgrims – Peter Kreeft (1996)
The Journey by Peter Kreeft is a sort of philosophical roadmap for truth seekers. This allegorical tale which is something akin to Pilgrim’s Progress is a practical tool for travelers. It is a practical guide to help them choose a life philosophy. The author is quick to remind readers that every person has a philosophy. Continue reading “THE JOURNEY: A Spiritual Roadmap for Modern Pilgrims – Peter Kreeft (1996)”
THINK: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God – John Piper (2010)
A good friend of mine made a very important statement a number of years ago: “We need to learn to worship God with the mind.” Unfortunately, his statement was met with harsh criticism. The complaint reflected an all too common anti-intellectual approach that has gripped the church for decades. R.C. Sproul has rightly stated, “WeContinue reading “THINK: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God – John Piper (2010)”
CULTURE SHIFT: Engaging Current Issues With Timeless Truths – Al Mohler (2008)
“I am glad Al Mohler is on our team.” I kept uttering these words to myself as read through Al Mohler’s book, Culture Shift. Dr. Mohler consistently serves up an unrelenting diet of timeless truths that support the Christian faith in winsome and intellectually appealing ways. Perhaps John Piper has said it best: “Albert MohlerContinue reading “CULTURE SHIFT: Engaging Current Issues With Timeless Truths – Al Mohler (2008)”
Veritas et Lux 