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Navigating the challenges of modernity with Herman Bavinck

A guest post by Steve Bishop Twenty-five years after the death of Dutch theologian Herman Bavinck (1854–1921), his compatriot Arie B. W. M. Kok lamented that “Bavinck’s person and work no longer receives the appreciation he deserves from our current generation.” But in recent decades this tide has turned, and Read more

By Faith-in-Scholarship, 4 monthsJune 9, 2025 ago
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If AI heeded a neighbour…

A guest post by Mark Gilbert In the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37), two upstanding men, pillars of their community, cross the road to avoid a wounded man. In contrast, a hated outsider stops, takes pity on him, tends his wounds and pays for a hotel room. It’s Read more

By Faith-in-Scholarship, 12 monthsOctober 14, 2024 ago
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Pride and Jealousy, in Academia and Elsewhere

A guest post by Prof. Paulo Ribeiro Pride and jealousy are both complex emotions, but they differ in their motivations and manifestations. Pride typically arises from a sense of satisfaction or fulfillment in one’s own accomplishments. It often involves feelings of conviction, self-worth, and self-respect based on personal achievements. Pride Read more

By Faith-in-Scholarship, 1 yearMay 20, 2024 ago
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How well can AI work, and why?

Andrew Basden concludes his series on a Christian understanding of artificial intelligence. My first post here showed a way to address the AI question “AI = Human?” more fruitfully than is usual, by reference to multiple aspects of reality.  My second piece described how AI systems (like X-ray analysis or Read more

By Faith-in-Scholarship, 2 yearsDecember 11, 2023 ago
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Why are humans important in AI?

Andrew Basden continues his exploration of artificial intelligence. AI (artificial intelligence) can beat us at Go and Chess. AI let an automated car kill a cyclist. AI can analyse X-ray screens very well. ChatGPT can write essays for students, but they are bland and full of errors (hallucinations). A few Read more

By Faith-in-Scholarship, 2 yearsNovember 21, 2023 ago
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What scholars and saints have in common

This week Bob Trube of Emerging Scholars Network writes on attentiveness as the hallmark of both holiness and good scholarship.

By Faith-in-Scholarship, 2 yearsNovember 14, 2023 ago
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Faith-in-Scholarship

Can AI be human?

Andrew Basden takes a look at some of the big questions around artificial intelligence. “The debate around AI”, wrote Toby Payne, “is desperate for a perceptive Christian contribution”. In an email from the Good News for the University initiative, he went on to ask: How might the fact of our Read more

By Faith-in-Scholarship, 2 yearsOctober 2, 2023 ago
El Greco's "Christ Driving the Money-Changers from the Temple"
Faith-in-Scholarship

The heresy of orthodox economics

Orthodox free-market economics, rooted in principles of self-interest, individualism, and limited government intervention, has often been criticized for its perceived divergence from Christian values. This critique stems from several key areas of conflict between the two ideologies, including the primacy of self-interest, the neglect of communal well-being, and the potential Read more

By Faith-in-Scholarship, 2 yearsSeptember 18, 2023 ago
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Sustainability as Flourishing

A guest post by Victor Morales. Sustainable development has become the main issue at the dawn of this century. It is in the first place an economic term applied to the efficient use of natural resources with an eye on the possibility of satisfying both the needs of not only Read more

By Faith-in-Scholarship, 3 yearsJuly 25, 2022 ago
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Feeding the Earth – talks online!

Does Christian faith make a difference to food and eating? Anyone who reads the Bible will know that the answer is yes – absolutely. But how can knowing Jesus affect studies of agriculture, economics and diet? Over the last month, we gathered eight Christian scholars to speak about the many Read more

By Faith-in-Scholarship, 3 yearsJuly 4, 2022 ago

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  1. Evan on Fifteen False Prophets and Testing the SpiritsOctober 1, 2025

    Great stuff as always, Rocky! Amazing how important scripture is, always keep the armour of God on!

  2. Kevin Keefe on Fifteen False Prophets and Testing the SpiritsSeptember 30, 2025

    Interesting, informative and thought provoking. As always!

  3. Bruce Gulland on Fifteen False Prophets and Testing the SpiritsSeptember 30, 2025

    very thoughtful, I'll share with a friend who I feel will benefit from this

  4. Duncan Stow on Fifteen False Prophets and Testing the SpiritsSeptember 29, 2025

    Thanks Rocky .. a important reminder of what Paul urges us 'to be aware of Satan schemes' .. 'that he…

  5. P K Roques on The Inspiring Story of Amy CarmichaelSeptember 2, 2025

    Good read

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