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Why God Of The Gaps Is A Bad Objection – Ep.340 – Scientism & Secularism – Methodological Naturalism, Theistic Evolution, & Intelligent Design – Part 2
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Why God Of The Gaps Is A Bad Objection
While finishing our discussion on why methodological naturalism should be rejected, we deal with another bad objection to Christians having a place in the science world. The charge of believing in a “God of the gaps” is levied at Christians to scoff at their history in science. We take a look at it and offer up “nuh huh” and “you do it too”!
TIMELINE:
00:00 – Introduction
03:01 – The 2 Reasons To Reject Methodological Naturalism
03:49 – Science Already Allows For Intelligence As An Explanation
06:52 – Human Sciences Allow Intelligence As An Explanation
07:46 – Distortion Of Natural Science To Keep Out Intelligence
13:43 – Responding To The Bad God Of The Gaps Objection
15:54 – Objection 1 – God Is Not Limited To Gaps
17:41 – Objection 2 – Not Offering Evidence In Ignorance But Positive Explanation
21:43 – Objection 3 – There Are Gaps That Need Explanation
23:16 – Two Ways God Acts Intelligently That Gives Us Explanations
26:33 – Empirical Vs. Historical Science Doesn’t Count Out Intelligent Explanations
29:26 – Intelligence Design Differs From Creation Science
31:26 – Conclusion
BOOK LINKS:
Scientism and Secularism – Learning to Respond to a Dangerous Ideology by J.P. Moreland
Kindle
Paperback
Audible (FREE With Membership)
Logos
J.P. Moreland Website
All episodes, short clips, & blog – https://www.cavetothecross.com
360 episodes
Manage episode 507849590 series 2474073
Why God Of The Gaps Is A Bad Objection
While finishing our discussion on why methodological naturalism should be rejected, we deal with another bad objection to Christians having a place in the science world. The charge of believing in a “God of the gaps” is levied at Christians to scoff at their history in science. We take a look at it and offer up “nuh huh” and “you do it too”!
TIMELINE:
00:00 – Introduction
03:01 – The 2 Reasons To Reject Methodological Naturalism
03:49 – Science Already Allows For Intelligence As An Explanation
06:52 – Human Sciences Allow Intelligence As An Explanation
07:46 – Distortion Of Natural Science To Keep Out Intelligence
13:43 – Responding To The Bad God Of The Gaps Objection
15:54 – Objection 1 – God Is Not Limited To Gaps
17:41 – Objection 2 – Not Offering Evidence In Ignorance But Positive Explanation
21:43 – Objection 3 – There Are Gaps That Need Explanation
23:16 – Two Ways God Acts Intelligently That Gives Us Explanations
26:33 – Empirical Vs. Historical Science Doesn’t Count Out Intelligent Explanations
29:26 – Intelligence Design Differs From Creation Science
31:26 – Conclusion
BOOK LINKS:
Scientism and Secularism – Learning to Respond to a Dangerous Ideology by J.P. Moreland
Kindle
Paperback
Audible (FREE With Membership)
Logos
J.P. Moreland Website
All episodes, short clips, & blog – https://www.cavetothecross.com
360 episodes
All episodes
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