So last time we spoke about the first mover theory posited by Aquinas, but underneath the first mover, he postulated another meta physical layer we can explore. So once again let start on something we can all agree on. Things exist (obviously). They come into being, change, and pass away. People are born, live, and […]
Let’s start with a basic idea that we can all agree on. Things change. Seasons come and go, seeds sprout into trees, and ideas go from “maybe” to “done.” Lets call that “motion” in the broad, classical sense. The key here is to recognize that something is always shifting from ‘potential’ to ‘actual’. And when […]
Throughout history a small group of people have been trying decode the nature of reality. From Aquinas to Newton, and from Einstein to Hawking the most brilliant minds have sought to contribute to this herculean endeavor. Today in the present day, Christopher Langan has made his attempt. He is self-taught blue-collar worker with a special […]
Why do we have the idea of God at all? Not just a really powerful being, but a perfect and infinite one? If that idea lives in your mind, where did it come from?Renown 17th century philosopher Renee Descartes wondered this same thing. After pondering the question he had a burst of insight. He argued […]
Lets start with the a simple core idea about “God”. Let’s assume that by “God” we mean a maximally great being, perfect in power, knowledge, and goodness, whose greatness would not depend on luck or circumstances but would hold in every possible way reality could be. Next think about all the possible worlds that could […]
Why a medieval monk thought God’s existence follows from the very idea of God We’re going to pause and look at one big claim. It’s tight. It’s logical. And if it lands, it lands hard. What do we mean by “God”? When we say God, we mean the greatest possible being. Not just strong, but […]
This is the final prep before we start stacking evidence. The question on the table is simple. Is it more rational to believe in God or to reject Him? By the time you finish this section, the theist picture of reality should feel not only possible, but compelling. Here is how this will go. We […]
Are you a good person? Maybe you keep your head down. You avoid trouble. You try not to ruffle feathers. By society’s standards you might pass. By God’s law, probably not. In this course I will talk about morality at times. When I do, I am not speaking from some elite lectern. This is not […]
We are going to pause for a minute and talk about human nature. This one concept will help you understand people, your own reactions, and why faith feels easy for some and harder for others. You have probably heard of the Myers‑Briggs personality test. If not, here is the simple version. People prefer different ways […]
I am glad you decided to move forward and learn about God and theology. That decision matters. A quick word before we start. There is a lot here. You will not finish it in one day. Aim for one post a day. Keep that rhythm and you will make it through. On the other side […]
