Tag: belief

Theological Fallacies (3) – System-Related Fallacies

Doctrinal, Prolegomena, Systematic Theology, Topical
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            Humans are, by nature, peer-persuaded. In other words, they like to have the approval of a group, regardless of how right the group is. Thus cliches exist like “go with the flow,” “peer pressure,” and “mob mentality.” However, groups in and of themselves are not always bad. A country is a group. A family is a group. A business […]

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Does Doctrine Really Matter?

Doctrinal, Prolegomena, Systematic Theology, Topical
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         Christianity without a passion for doctrine should really be an oxymoron in our minds, because it simply does not make sense. We would not trust a scientist who claims, “I don’t study science; I only practice it.” We would not trust a doctor who says, “I don’t study anatomy; I just operate.” Yet when it comes […]

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