Killing the Sacred Cow of Sola Scriptura: Part 2

A sacred cow is a belief, tradition, or idea held as unquestionably true or untouchable, often defended without scrutiny. It serves as a psychological or cultural anchor, resisting challenge due to its perceived importance or emotional weight. Sola scriptura—the Protestant doctrine asserting that the Bible alone is the ultimate, infallible authority for Christian faith, doctrine, and practice—functions precisely as such a sacred cow in many evangelical and Protestant circles. While […] Read more »

Reclaiming the Power of the Christian Mythos

Moving from religious conformity to internalized wisdom Humanity’s search for meaning has long been channeled through the great edifices of organized religion. These systems offer structure, community, and a framework for morality, promising a guiding light in a complex world. Yet, for countless individuals, that promised light can feel more like a cage. When institutions demand adherence to rigid, unchallengeable doctrines, they cease to be tools for liberation and instead […] Read more »

The Interplay of Deduction, Abduction, and the Metaphor of Jesus as the Inner King

Deductive rigidity refers to the strict application of fixed premises to reach conclusions, often stifling inquiry by treating those premises as unchallengeable, leading to inflexible and potentially flawed outcomes. In contrast, abductive reasoning offers flexibility by inferring the best explanation from observed facts, adapting to new evidence and context to align further with truth. Human reasoning shapes our worldviews, moral frameworks, and spiritual lives through two primary modes: deductive and […] Read more »