We explore the big picture of our humanity through medical knowledge, philosophical reasoning, and theological insights leading to a better understanding of human flourishing.
We look at the basic good of play. There are three reasons why people play games. 1) to win, 2) for the love of the game, and 3) for the love of the people we play with. As long as we value the love of the game and the love of the people above the desire to win, we will have a good gaming experience, avoid being a "sore loser" or "prideful victor", and promote our own virtues. Playing games entails valuing something that is unnecessary. In a way, God's creation...
15 May 2025
A Biblical Understanding of Flourishing
This episode looks at a Biblical view of flourishing through the Shema from Deuteronomy 6:4-5: "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." The understanding of the heart according to Professor Scott Redd "refers to the general cognitive and volitional capacities of the person.” In other words, our thoughts, emotions, and desires or the psychologic aspect of our humanity.&nb...
28 Feb 2025
Identities Part 5: The Ultimate Identity ... in Christ
This last of a five-part series on identity analyzes an identity in Christ. This identity answers the three fundamental questions: who is my God (spiritual dimension), who is my neighbor (social) and who am I (psychologic dimension). God is the trinitarian God proclaimed and embodied in Jesus Christ. Our primary duties and obligations lie in the first two questions through the two greatest commandments … love of God and love of neighbor. These loving relationship...
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