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Unpacking the necessity of a Christian philosophy of science
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In Pursuit of a Christian Philosophy of Science
"Beware lest anyone rob you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the traditions of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ."
Colossians 2:8
Articles
The Role of the Transcendental Argument In creation research
The transcendental argument for God is fundamental to creation
research. Clearly defined, it reveals the biblical foundations upon
which real science rests. It links creation research to the objective
truthfulness of God while showing the absurdity of the secular view by
uncovering its subjective foundation. The transcendental argument also
has application to evidence claims, experimentation, and arguments
against evolution.
Published in the Creation Research Society Quarterly Volume 51, Fall 2014.
Hermeneutics for General revelation
Hermeneutics are at the center of Bible interpretation. With the aid of the Holy Spirit, they reveal
the original meaning of the text. Like special revelation, general revelation is constrained by
hermeneutical principles. The failure to practice them has resulted in some Christians appealing
to general revelation as the basis for compromise with secular natural history. The Christian
worldview acts as a constraint, defining the relationship between general revelation, science, and
natural history—including Earth’s origin, age, and purported evolution. The authority, function,
and power of general revelation are examined relative to both Scripture and science. Interpreting
special revelation involves accurate handling of the text and its relation to language, meaning
and exegesis. Interpreting general revelation involves significantly greater limits and precautions.
Insight into these limits is shown in current understandings of the relationship between general
revelation, science, and origins. Insight is also gained from historical analysis: the Copernican
Revolution illustrates problems in the misuse of both general revelation and biased historical
context. Special revelation must always constrain general revelation, and the supposed
interchangeability between general revelation and contemporary natural history is shown to be
false.
Presented at the Creation Research Society Conference, 2015.
Tom Carpenter
My goal is to uncover the principles, presuppositions, and assumptions behind modern scientific claims. I started Creation Defense in 2000 with the goal of defending the account of creation outlined in Scripture. Over the last ten years, I have moved to the “next step.” In order to understand creation and the truth revealed in it, I believe it is necessary to examine the philosophy of science that governs and controls one’s view of origins.
“In your light we see light.” Psalm 36:9b
