by Mark Farnham | Oct 28, 2016 | Apologetics
Philosopher James Sire defines worldview as “a commitment, a fundamental orientation of the heart, that can be expressed as a story or in a set of presuppositions (assumptions which may be true, partially true or entirely false) that we hold (consciously or...
by Mark Farnham | Oct 27, 2016 | Apologetics
Worldview is a concept that has become more common over the last few decades. One of the reasons for the growth of its use in intellectual and religious conversations is that it allows us to understand why people believe the things they do. Understanding a person’s...
by Mark Farnham | Aug 23, 2016 | Apologetics
When most people who are familiar with apologetics hear the term, they think of worldviews. While the concept of worldview is important, teaching it does not guarantee that a) students will automatically grow deeper in their faith and resist unbelief, and b) that they...
by Mark Farnham | Apr 8, 2016 | Apologetics
As you ask questions and challenge the unbeliever’s worldview indirectly, you will now begin to weave into the conversation more direct confrontation of his beliefs. By this time you have already debunked some of his cherished beliefs, and if the conversation...
by Mark Farnham | Apr 6, 2016 | Apologetics
Asking questions in an apologetics encounter is not always a straightforward venture. There are several keys to making progress in your questions with the unbeliever: Ask clarifying questions As you ask questions and the unbeliever explains what he believes, ask...