The most promising path for Christianity to regain legitimacy will be through respecting the expertise of scientists. https://metapol.is/intelligent-design-or-intellectual-humility/

What would it mean for theology if natural laws could explain the development of complex life? https://metapol.is/a-sterile-universe/

While disagreements over theology were tearing Europe apart, the natural philosophers were advancing the dominion of humankind over the created world. https://metapol.is/how-science-beat-theology/

Maybe science didn't leave Christianity behind. Maybe Christianity lost the things that made it the perfect incubator for modern science. https://metapol.is/has-christianity-lost-its-scientific-roots/

I suspect Stephen Meyer's book will only convince people who are already inclined toward the "God hypothesis." https://metapol.is/return-of-the-god-hypothesis/

There are two ways the raising of Lazarus "glorifies" Jesus. And one of them might surprise you. https://metapol.is/a-death-for-the-people/

Jesus' descriptions of the final resurrection at the end of history are always coupled with talk of judgment. Resurrection is only a consolation for "those who have done good." It's actually a bad thing for "those who have done evil!" https://metapol.is/lazarus-unbound/

"Jesus wept" is one of the most famous verses in the Bible. Despite its simplicity, the verse does raise a question: why did Jesus weep? The answer emerges as we unravel the context. https://metapol.is/jesus-discouraged/

We know very little about the origin of the Septuagint. But it may be the most important Bible translation ever made. metapol.is/septuagint/

None of us can expect Jesus to raise our brothers from the dead before the last day, so how is the story of the raising of Lazarus supposed to comfort us? #bible #christianity metapol.is/no-miracles-...

Everyone knows Thomas as the one who doubts the disciples' report that Jesus has risen from the dead. But he has a lesser-known cameo earlier in the gospel of John. metapol.is/thomas-doubt...