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Dear Theophilus: Christianity and the Scientific Method

Dear Faculty, How might a Christian work in the sciences in a way that is faithful to both the scientific method and the Christian faith? – Theophilus Dear Theophilus, One excellent way…

Posted on September 14, 2021

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Dear Theophilus: On Gambling

What does the Bible have to say about gambling? Sincerely, Theophilus Oh, Theophilus, you must be putting together your fantasy football draft board and getting a guilty conscience! I am teasing, but...
Posted on September 05, 2017

Dear Theophilus: On Environmental Issues

I love the outdoors and I am concerned about protecting our environment. When I talk to other Christians about these passions, I often get labeled automatically as some extreme “leftist” or “tree...
Posted on August 22, 2017

Dear Theophilus: On Faith and Possessions

I struggle greatly with striving to follow Jesus and living in our modern society. From all accounts, it appeared that Jesus never owned a home, was not married and did not have children. I have a...
Posted on August 08, 2017

Dear Theophilus: On Creation and Evolution

I am amazed by science. I find that many in the church today seem to be either afraid of or actually against science and struggle with historical evidence when it comes to human evolution. Can...
Posted on July 25, 2017

Dear Theophilus: On Unruly Christians and Imperfect Politics

I’d like to follow Jesus but struggle greatly with the behaviors and actions of many of those who claim to be Christians today. I am especially uncomfortable with the connection between evangelical...
Posted on July 11, 2017

Dear Theophilus: On Suicide and Heaven

Can those who commit suicide go to heaven? Sincerely, Theophilus Dear Theophilus, This question comes up quite a bit among those who have grown up in a religious home or environment. Religious folk...
Posted on June 27, 2017

Dear Theophilus: On Second Chances

It’s happened again. I’ve lost my temper, made a selfish choice that hurt someone else and let my eyes linger over something that brings corruption to the mind and the heart. When these things take...
Posted on June 13, 2017

Dear Theophilus: On Love and Forgiveness

Does God continue to love and forgive us when we constantly let Him down and always say that we are going to do better? Sincerely, Theophilus Concerning these things my dear Theophilus, To answer this...
Posted on May 30, 2017

Dear Theophilus: On Faith and Doubt

In Christianity, many people appear to be very certain in their beliefs. They are assured or certain their beliefs are true. How is it that I believe, but still manage to have doubts? Sincerely...
Posted on May 16, 2017
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