After reading Geisler’s “Beware of Philosophy: A Warning to Biblical Scholars,” I could find myself being awe in the striking advice as I agree each point he states. First of all, I realize and quickly agree with this writer as he mentions the importance of being aware of current philosophies from the stance of Apostle Paul in Colossians 2:8. For the mix of modern philosophies that post influential threat to Christianity, this awareness of thought is desperately needed as it can be applied to both Christians and non-Christians research field.
Then, I am amazed at how the author provides crystal clear analysis and summary for each philosophy that we need to beware. The confrontational threats are displayed in a manner that reminds me of the reality of these existed damaging ideologies as Geisler sums each destructive idea up from naturalism to agnosticism, evolutionism, progressivism, existentialism, phenomenology, conventionalism, processism, Platonic Allegorism, Ockhamistic Nominalism, Aristotelianism, anthropological monism, and to historical criticism. Though I did not know all of these philosophies in details before I read this …show more content…
For I understand that preserving orthodoxy is both intellectual and spiritual challenge, it’s vital for us to fasten the belt of truth and stand firm to withstand the spiritual forces of evil. In conclusion, this paper not only provides systematic analysis of current philosophies that we need to be careful, but also suggests useful information in dealing with these problems that we may encounter on our research path.
Bibliography
Geisler, Norman L. “Beware of Philosophy: A Warning to Biblical Scholars.” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 42 (March 1999):
Then, I am amazed at how the author provides crystal clear analysis and summary for each philosophy that we need to beware. The confrontational threats are displayed in a manner that reminds me of the reality of these existed damaging ideologies as Geisler sums each destructive idea up from naturalism to agnosticism, evolutionism, progressivism, existentialism, phenomenology, conventionalism, processism, Platonic Allegorism, Ockhamistic Nominalism, Aristotelianism, anthropological monism, and to historical criticism. Though I did not know all of these philosophies in details before I read this …show more content…
For I understand that preserving orthodoxy is both intellectual and spiritual challenge, it’s vital for us to fasten the belt of truth and stand firm to withstand the spiritual forces of evil. In conclusion, this paper not only provides systematic analysis of current philosophies that we need to be careful, but also suggests useful information in dealing with these problems that we may encounter on our research path.
Bibliography
Geisler, Norman L. “Beware of Philosophy: A Warning to Biblical Scholars.” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 42 (March 1999):