An initial exploration of the diminishing role of facts. Truth decay defending christianity against the challenges of postmodernism by douglas groothuis. The correspondence view of truth, held by the vast majority of philosophers and theologians throughout history, holds that any declarative statement is true if and only if it corresponds to or agrees with factual reality, with the way things are. Truth decay refers to a diminishing reliance on facts and analysis observed in contemporary u. Dr groothuis is professor of philosophy at denver seminary and teaches philosophy at metropolitan state college of denver. This chapter from groothuis christian apologetics on the ontological argument will probably boggle my mind forever. Twenty miles south of the koppels residence in robbinsville, just three months after al was born in new york, a daughter had arrived in the herbert adams home. Groothuis demonstrates that the basic tenets of postmodernism are intellectually flawed and hostile to. In this spirited presentation of a solid, biblical and logical perspective, the author unveils how truth has come under attack and how it can be defended in. A christian, biblical view of truth the reformed reader. Humility is crucial to the christians apologetic task in a world steeped in relativism without humility, even the best arguments will ring hollow.
This is excerpted from douglas groothuis, truth decayintervarsity press, 2000. Author of numerous books including christian apologetics. In god in the wasteland he describes americas postmodern conception of god and evangelicalism. The overstuffed and overstimulated soul becomes outofsync with god, nature, others, and itself. He has written several books, including truth decay, in defense of natural theology coeditor, unmasking the new age, jesus in an age of controversy, deceived by the light, the soul in cyberspace, and, in the wadsworth philosophers series, on pascal and on jesus. Doug groothuis explains the correspondence theory of truth. Blessed possibilities was published in 2016, followed by advanced how to become money. Groothuis demonstrates that the basic tenets of postmodernism are intellectually flawed and hostile to christian views. The concept of truth as absolute, objective and universal has undergone serious deterioration in recent years. Groothuis was a campus pastor for twelve years prior.
Defending christianity against the challenges of postmdoernism, should be released by intervarsity press in. I am an avid jazz collector and prefer bebop, modal, duke ellington, and free jazz. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. In this biblical and logical presentation, he unveils how truth has come under attack and how it can be defended in the areas of theology, apologetics, ethics. Fifth, television promotes truth decay by its incessant entertainment imperative. Of course he had to mess up his own pillow too, to make sure. Amusement trumps all other values and takes captive every topic. Building on one of his previous books, truth decay, groothuis states that objective truth is a staple of humanity, the intellectual oxygen we breathe. First, television emphasizes the moving image over written and spoken language. Actual existence is better than possible mental existence. According to various autobiographical web pages, doug groothuis is an evangelical, protestant, nearanglican1 christian and a constructive curmudgeon2 on these informal web pages, groothuis writes with regularity and at some length, with a fire in his bones3, about christianity. This apathetic attitude makes the apprehension and application of truth totally irrelevant.
In this biblical and logical presentation, he unveils how truth has come under attack and how it can be defended in the areas of theology, apologetics, ethics, and the arts. Truth decay goodreads meet your next favorite book. While muslims emphasize submission to allah islam means submission, they do not submit to the god revealed in the bible. The above quote is found in douglas groothuis, truth decay, 7374. He is a member of the evangelical theological society, evangelical philosophical society, and society of christian philosophers. I hope i can make a substantial contribution to this page.
In this systematic text, douglas groothuis makes a comprehensive apologetic case for christian theismproceeding from a defense of objective truth to a presentation of the key arguments for god from natural theology to a case for the credibility of jesus, the incarnation and the. There are many different words, examples, and stories in the bible about truth. If you believe this wiki should remain open, please post a message at the community portal, or message the wiki manager directly. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Douglas groothuis phd oregon joined the faculty of denver seminary in 1993 and is professor of philosophy.
Defending christianity against the challenges of postmodernism. Jesus in an age of controversy harvest house, 1996 7. Apologetics, truth and humility, by douglas groothuis. Rather postmodernism sees truth as inseparable from culture, psychology, race and gender. Douglas groothuis describes the philosophical foundations of postmodernism and the challenges it presents to evangelicalism. Groothuis has done a good job in this book of profiling postmodernism and discrediting it in light of its devastating theories on truth and living. In the process, he does a good job of affirming the reality of universal truth and showing how christianitys worldview best honors absolute truth in comparison to other worldviews, most notably postmodernism. The concept of absolute truth has eroded over time. While postmodernism contains some truthful insights despite its attempt to dethrone truth, douglas groothuis sees its basic tenets as intellectually flawed and hostile to christian views. I recommend my own book only because it is a theological and philosophical lament that might be of help to sort out your own sufferings. Douglas groothuis is professor of philosophy at denver seminary.
I have hidden your word in my heart that i might not sin against you ps 119. An initial exploration of the diminishing role of facts and analysis in american public life book online at best prices in india on. Christian apologetics a comprehensive case for biblical faith by douglas groothuis readalong 315 chapter 01 introduction. He has written several books, including truth decay, in defense of natural theology coeditor, unmasking the new age, jesus in an age of controversy, deceived by the light, the soul in cyberspace. I teach philosophy at denver seminary and have written academic and more popular articles, including essays on jazz. Here is a summary of kenneth samples seven points that explain. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I am tempted to write a blog post mentioning all 4 of them together, but i already did chapter 11 pp. Truth decay is a cultural condition in which the very idea of absolute, objective and universal truth is considered implausible, held in open contempt, or not even seriously considered. As such, groothius work will help pastors who are seeking to deliver gods truth in culturally relevant ways.
Douglas groothuis the reformed reader discussing books. The plurality of religions and the unity of truthby mortimer j. Though the bible isnt a philosophical discourse on the topic of truth, it certainly has much to say about truth. He is the author of truth decay, on pascal, on jesus, and numerous other books. When the image overwhelms and subjugates the word, the ability to think, write, and communicate in a linear and logical fashion is undermined. The christian worldview proposes answers to the most enduring human questions. In this systematic text entitled christian apologetics. Truth decay explains how gods truth ignites our passion for him in a world gone numb with endless distractions, infuses our lives with objective meaning in a chaotic and pointless culture, and benefits his people together in community.
He has written several books, including truth decay, in defense of natural. Check out this short paper on truth and postmodernism by christian philosopher douglas groothuis. A comprehensive case for biblical faith by d r groothuis isbn. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. A comprehensive case for biblical faith, douglas groothuis makes a comprehensive apologetic case for christian theismproceeding from a defense of objective truth to a presentation of the key arguments for god from natural. Douglas groothuis is the professor of philosophy at denver seminary. In this spirited presentation of a solid, biblical and logical perspective, groothuis unveils how. Truthclaims are different than questions, emotive utterances, commands, etc. The first premise below is okay, because the idea of a perfect being is conceivable not contradictory. Douglas groothuis is a long time christian apologist, author and professor of philosophy at denver seminary and metropolitan state college of denver. Here, groothuis tactfully examines and breaks down the postmodern thought that truth is not objective. Truth decay by douglas r groothuis, 9780830822287, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Due to inactivity, this wiki is a candidate for archiving and redirection to stateofdecay.
Douglas groothuis is a member of the evangelical theological society, evangelical philosophical society, and society of christian philosophers. Defending christianity against the challenges of postmodernism, intervarsity press, 2000. Groothuis phd, philosophy, university of oregon is professor of. Truth decay is a 2018 book by jennifer kavanagh and michael d. Jennifer kavanagh, who wrote the rand book truth decay about the diminishing role that facts play in making important public policy decisions, calls the. Truth decay by douglas groothuis overdrive rakuten. He has written numerous books, including philosophy in seven sentences and truth decay. This book reports the results of a rand study on the difficulties in determining what is true and what isnt and how that affects our trust in institutions and in each. David wells in no place for truth lays out the sociological causes of modern american paganism. He has recently written a new book on christian apologetics titled christian apologetics. It is imagedriven, imagesaturated, and imagecontrolled.
Truth decay quotes showing 11 of 1 without a thorough and deeply rooted understanding of the biblical view of truth as revealed, objective, absolute, universal, eternally engaging, antithetical and exclusive, unified and systematic, and as end in itself, the christian response to postmodernism will be muted by the surrounding culture or. Christianity that counts by douglas groothuis baker books, 1995. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Naruto glared at the pillows, and after a moment of intense thought, put his feet up on them. Unmasking the new age by groothuis douglas r abebooks. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Worship requires assent to the truth of god the trinity, belief in the gospel, trust in jesus christ, and submission to gods will. Defending christianity against the challenges of postmodernism by douglas groothuis online at alibris. Chapters 11 thru 14 of groothuis christian apologetics are very much related.
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