I believe in God, creator

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I believe in God . . . Creator of Heaven and Earth: 

I believe in God . . . Creator of Heaven and Earth The Creed: Week II

Who is this?: 

Who is this?

Who is this?: 

Who is this?

How about him?: 

How about him?

What about the French Minister of Finance under Louis XV?: 

What about the French Minister of Finance under Louis XV? He also translated books, transformed the tax system, and was instrumental in the 7 years war.

Étienne de Silhouette: 

Étienne de Silhouette

Don’t google this guy.: 

Don’t google this guy.

What is the relationship . . .: 

Between “Word” and “Thing?” Between “the meaning of art” and “artist intention?” Between “truth” and “truthiness?” What is the relationship . . .

Our Problem: Disassociation: 

Our Problem: Disassociation Things don’t mean what they mean anymore.

Our Problem Is a Function of a Belief In a Creator.: 

Our Problem Is a Function of a Belief In a Creator. God creating means that there is a sphere of “not God.”

Belief in a God as a creator is what allowed Science to develop.: 

Belief in a God as a creator is what allowed Science to develop. The sphere of “not God” is consistent and can be investigated.

Do I have to be a Creationist?: 

Do I have to be a Creationist? It depends on what you mean by “create.”

“God the Creator” allows for neither Disassociation nor Determinism.: 

“God the Creator” allows for neither Disassociation nor Determinism.

What does this mean for everyday life?: 

What does this mean for everyday life? External reality IS a reality. Right and Wrong are real categories Words have definite meanings. Truth is truth HOWEVER . . . WE see as the “created” not the “creator.” We are often wrong.

THEREFORE: Our Approach. Like the Best: Students, Scientists, Journalists, Police Officers, Writers . . : 

THEREFORE: Our Approach. Like the Best: Students, Scientists, Journalists, Police Officers, Writers . .

Curious, Humble, Confident . . .: 

Curious, Humble, Confident . . . Because God is Creator

REVIEW:: 

REVIEW: God the Father Almighty: God is both loving and powerful. God the creator: God made a world that is distinct from God, but rooted in God. In other words: “Meaning” exists, but we often get it wrong. Our postures: humility, curiosity, confidence. Next week: MLK Sunday, Two Weeks: I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, Our Lord.