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Philosophical Worldviews

Does God exist or not? Does it matter? Using standard cultural labels, it seems we’re all becoming materialist, naturalist, relativist, humanist, hedonists that seem to think we have it pretty well together. Metaphysical thought is for philosophers and theologians. “Religion” is OK for those who need a crutch to limp through a difficult life. Well, philosophical truth is actually right below the surface… Check it out…

  • Agnostic Video: Our guest Sean McDowell from Worldview Ministries answers the question, Is God a Human Invention?
  • Moral Argument Video: Special Guest Dr. William Lane Craig returns and defines the Moral Argument for the existence of God.
  • Ontological Argument Video: Listen as special guest Dr. William Lane Craig explains the Ontological Argument. What is it and why is it important?
  • Humanism Video: What is Humanist Psychology according to the Secular Humanism Worldview? Find out here.
  • Moral Argument: Do humans, being shaped in the image of God, have an intuitive sense of right and wrong? Learn about this argument.
  • Ontological Argument: What is it? This argument refers to the claim that the very logical possibility of God’s existence entails His actuality.
  • Cultural Materialism Video: The ultimate goal is to destroy American free-enterprise capitalism by undermining its economic engine, the Middle Class, and the basic building block of society: the Family Unit.
  • Blind Men and the Elephant: Read this famous Indian fable. What is the meaning? How can it be interpreted? Is there a bigger message?
  • Teleological Argument: What does fine tuning mean? What are the aspects of fine tuning that make up this argument?
  • Blind Men and the Elephant Video: What can we learn from this famous Indian fable? Hear Randall Niles' commentary on the interpretation of this famous story.
  • Belief in God: If you believe in God, what does that say about you? Are you intellectually challenged? What do the studies show?
  • Thomas Aquinas: Learn about this angelic teacher and how he defended theology. Consider His five ways of proving God’s existence.
  • C.S. Lewis Quotes: Life, atheism, and God – read what Lewis thought about subjects like this. Learn from his wisdom.
  • Philosophy Quotes: Learn from philosophers like Spinoza, Pascal, Descartes, and many more. Consider what you can learn from these great minds.
  • Great Philosophers: Learn from great minds of the past. How did they view God, truth, and moral issues?
  • Seeking Truth: Are all faith-based beliefs flagrantly irrational, as claimed by some authors? Discover a response to this question.
  • Natural Law: What is natural law? What is the history? Are there universal standards that apply to all mankind throughout all time?
  • Postmodernism Video: What is postmodernism and what are the basic beliefs? Listen as Randall Niles explains this belief system.
  • Philosophy: What is the definition of philosophy? What are the major philosophies and what are the beliefs of each?
  • Natural Law Video: It is a moral theory of jurisprudence, which maintains that law should be based on morality and ethics. Why?
  • The Legacy of Epicurus: Did Epicurus liberate man from the fear of God and from the fear of death? Was his theory correct?
  • Human Suffering: Are things that cause us happiness as individuals always good for us? Can morality be defined in terms of happiness?
  • The Problem of Evil: What is evil? Why do cataclysmic events in nature take place? Are they acts of God? Find out here.
  • Antony Flew: Read about Flew’s observation of intelligent design. What went into his change from atheism after five decades?
  • Life of Confucius: Study various quotes spoken by this notable philosopher. They are truly remarkable thoughts on the meaning of life.
  • Greek Philosopher Plato: Learn of his birth and death and the impact Plato had on the world of philosophy.
  • Life of King David: Learn about this great king and his impact on philosophy. What did he learn from trial and suffering?
  • Nebuchadnezzar: Read of his man’s life and the humbling experience that changed his entire viewpoint of life and truth.
  • Life of St. Augustine: Discover the history, struggles, and successes of this great man of faith. Read several of his quotes.
  • Aristotle: Learn about this notable philosopher and read some of his great quotes about virtue and life.
  • Gilgamesh: What was his reaction as he neared the end of his life, what was his reaction to the fragile state of humanity?
  • Blaise Pascal Accomplishments: Could his intellect provide all the answers to life and happiness? What did he learn about meeting God personally?
  • Abd-ar-Rahman III: After a life as a powerful prince, what did this man reflect on his life? What was his philosophical conclusion about life and purpose?
  • Moral Relativism: How is our 21st century culture dealing with questions of morals and ethics?
  • Is There A God?: How did we get here? A look at 21st century science in light of the theistic and atheistic views of origins.
  • Atheism: Is this a philosophical belief or an actual religion?
  • Problem of Evil Video: Randall Niles looks at good and evil -- Is evil a created thing, an object? Or is evil the absence of something.
  • Inside Information Video: Randall Niles looks at the internal world of conscience and self that can't be explained through scientific tools alone.
  • Bertrand Russell: Who was this famous philosopher and mathematician? How did he speak of love and loneliness? Did he find the sense of belonging he longed for?
  • Principles of Morality Video: Randall Niles examines the conflicting concepts of moral relativism and universal truth as they are applied by many people today.
  • Critical Thinking 101: We aren’t thinking anymore! We aren’t even asking the basic life questions anymore. We’re passive creatures, sponging-up pop media.
  • Moral Relativism Video: You have to see this short video! Who said, There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so? Is moral relativism true?
  • Worldviews Video: What are comparative worldviews? Do you have a worldview? What's your worldview and why? Stream this short video now!
  • Who Created God Video: Is there a Divine Exception to the Law of Causation? What is the Cosmological Argument? You have to see this incredible but short video clip!
  • Critical Thinking Video: Want a little Critical Thinking 101? Here's a Wake up Call for all the passive wanderers in life. Check out this short video clip!
  • Ethical Relativism Video: Are there any surviving standards of ethics and morality? Are there any universal truths? Stream this short video now!
  • Secular Humanism: The documents that explain the terms and beliefs of this increasingly influencial world-view.
  • Nihilism: Discover more about this philosophical view of life and the influence it has had on society and culture.
  • My Worldview: I created my own philosophy for living. Using standard cultural labels, I was a materialist, naturalist, relativist, humanist, hedonist.
  • Philosophy Of Life: Do the latest scientific findings have metaphysical implications? Sure. But why should that deter us from logically examining the evidence?
  • Cultural Materialism: Marxist communism and its extended influence on philosophical belief systems.
  • All About Philosophy: A rational investigation of the truth. Learn the answers to some of life's hardest questions. Begin your quest now.
  • Does God Exist: This is a prerequisite to answering the other big questions of life. How do you answer it? Was there a Creator?
  • Roman Gods Video: Randall Niles looks at the ancient pagan and mystery religions and their so-called influence on early Christianity.
  • Gods And Goddesses: Foundation of mythology in ancient cultures. Egyptian history and creation myths. Greek history and the religious background of the city-state.
  • Moral Ethics: Does morality apply to everyone in the same way? Should it?
  • Materialism: What are the terms and definitions underlying this popular world-view?
  • Philosophy of Life Video: Randall Niles lobs another wake-up grenade to re-engage the Big Questions of Life. What is the meaning of life?
  • Dualism: Discover the basics about this concept and how it stacks up to other philosophical beliefs like materialism.
  • Postmodernism: Discover the keys to this philosophy and mindset. Is there a sense of right and wrong? Is truth vague or absolute?
  • Deism: Learn the basics of this philosophical belief and the evidence for and against it. How does it stack up to the Bible?
  • Cosmological Argument: Research the philosophical argument brought forward by Kalam/Muslim philosophers in the middle ages. Discover the three premises.
  • God: What does our world tell us about the existence of the God?
  • Naturalism: The philosophical presupposition that underlies much of science today.
  • Is God Real?: How close can we get to actually proving the existence of God?
  • Metaphysics: Since someone (or something) was out there, logic declared that my relativistic view of things had to go. Truth was out there.
  • Postmodern Worldview: Are there significant disagreements among the various expressions of the postmodern worldview? Is there a belief that characterizes all of them?
  • Atheist Faith: What is the connection between these two ideas? Is faith existent in all of us no matter what we believe?
  • Why Am I Here?: How you answer these important questions determines how you see the world and how you live your life. Dig deeper.
  • Agnostic: The philosophical position is embraced by many. Do people really understand their position?
  • Morality: Is there a natural law of morals and ethics that should apply to everyone?
  • Roman Gods: The history of pantheism in Rome. The influence of Etruscan and Greek cultures. The Roman Empire and its divine emperors.
  • Greek Gods: What are the mythological roots of ancient Greece? How do these beliefs influence life today?
  • Adam And Eve: The biblical record speaks for itself. What does today's world believe about our origins?
  • Realism And Naturalism: According to my worldview, supernatural faith was merely a product of simple, ancient peoples trying to explain the world around them.
  • Egyptian Gods: Ancient Egyptian religious tradition. Pre-dynastic history. The creation myths. Life after death. Common themes with other religions. Universal truth.
  • Communism: Marx, Engels and The Communist Manifesto. The economic and political philosophy. The atheistic and amoral reality. A costly experiment for society.
  • Polytheism: A review of the ancient cultures and their religious expression through multiple deities.
  • All About History: What events of historical significance have affected the world today? Study several events and learn about their influence on the world.
  • Humanism: What's the historic foundation of this increasingly popular way of viewing the world?
  • Cultural Relativism: A view of morality and ethics from a sliding scale perspective.
  • Supernaturalism Video: Can we get a glimpse of the Omni-Natural World of Extra-Dimensionality? Is there really a realm of the metaphysical? You gotta see this short video clip!
  • Relative Truth Video: Is there universal truth? Can we use examples from science to investigate the existence of absolute truth? Find out now by watching this short clip.
  • What is Truth Video: Are there unchanging truths in a changing world? Are there absolute truths or is it all relative? Watch this short video!
  • Mind vs Brain Video: What do monism and dualism mean to the immaterial world of consciousness, self, and subconscious thought? Stream this short video clip
  • Postmodernism Critique: Are postmoderns skeptical of any and all claims to an authoritative comprehensive worldview, absolute truth about reality, and an overarching purpose to the human story?
  • Nietzsche and The Madman: What was Nietzsche’s response to the question – Is God dead? Find out his conclusion in his essay.
  • Deontological Ethics: This form of ethics maintains that actions are not justified by their consequences. How does it impact philosophy?
  • Moral Truth: What does this term really mean? What is truth? How does moral truth differ? Study the terms and the definitions here.
  • Who Am I: Am I anyone? Am I god? Am I worthless? Find out how this question is answered based on your worldview.
  • Materialism Video: What are the terms and definitions underlying this popular world-view? Watch this video.
  • The Elephant Principle Video: How did the great philosophers reconcile their ideas of God? What’s the story of the Blind Men and the Elephant? Click to stream this short video now!
  • Truth and Religion Video: Can faith pass the test of reason? Can Truth and Reason coexist? Can religion be rational? Watch this short video now!
  • Existentialism: Consider this philosophy and the impact it has had on society. What are the basic concepts?
  • Insanity Defense Video: Does ethical tolerance lead to moral chaos? How do sanity and the insanity defense relate to universal standards of morality? Watch this short video.
  • Absolute Truth Video: Stream this short video. When it comes to truth, is everything relative to the individual? Are there any universal truths in the world?
  • Moral Relativism Video: You have to watch this short video clip! Are standards of right and wrong merely vain imaginations of time and culture? Is morality neutral? Check it out now!
  • Morality Video: Are there universal standards of right and wrong, good and evil? How do you make your ethical decisions? Watch this short video clip on morality now!
  • God Video: Randall Niles summarizes the Monkey Theorem and the impossibility of producing genetic information through random trials.
  • Existentialism Video: Randall Niles uses the famous line from Descartes (I think therefore I am) to establish the reality of human existence.
  • Cosmological Argument Video: Randall Niles looks at the notion of a cosmic landscape of infinite universes proposed by many scientists today.
  • Atheism Video: Randall Niles responds to the critics, cynics, and skeptics who want the scientific world to exist exclusive of philosophical or theological inquiry.
  • Is There a God Video: Stream this short video on what people think about God! Why am I here on earth? Where did I come from? What am I worth? How do you connect with God?
  • Cultural Relativism Video: Stream this short video clip on relativism. How do we know what’s morally good and morally bad? What standards help us through ethical dilemmas?
  • Evolutionism Video: Watch this awesome video clip of the Bombardier Beetle. Is there a logical explanation for how evolution could explain the creation of this defense mechanism? What do experts think about this?
  • Does God Exist Video: Is God real? What do you think? Check out these great man-on-the-street interviews in this short video clip and hear what the world says.
  • Creation vs Evolution Video: Stream this short video on this huge issue of origins. Are you a creationist or an evolutionist and what does that say about your beliefs?
  • Nebuchadnezzar Video: What can we learn from this Babylonian King? What did he learn from his time of humility? Did he ultimately praise God?
  • God's Love Video: Does God like me? Check Yes or No. God has already declared His love for us and that will never change.
  • Why Am I Here Video: Stream this short video. Why am I here on earth? Where did I come from? What am I worth? Do I have any intrinsic value? Ask yourself - Why are we here?
  • Is God Real Video: Check out what the people on the street are saying about God's existence and interaction with us. You have to see this short video clip!
  • Is there Absolute Truth: Absolute truth is a fundamental fact of life. There is simply no way around it. Why do so many people believe otherwise?
  • Philosophical Naturalism: Understand this ancient philosophical belief. What does it maintain? What hurdles does it face?
  • The Existence of God: Is it possible to prove that God does exist? Study the facts and a quote from Dr. Wernher Von Braun.
  • Finding Meaning in Life: Which questions reveal the ultimate search for truth and purpose in life; the reason we were born, wake up every day and exist?
  • Define Secular Humanism: What is humanism? What is the primary focus of this worldview. How does it differ from Nihilism?
  • Philosophical Materialism: What is materialism? What are the tenants of this philosophy? How do recent scientific findings line up?
  • Define Morality: Morality is a confusing topic in today’s society. What does it mean? Is there right and wrong inherent in all of us?
  • How can we prove God is real?: Is God real? Does He exist? If you believe that, can you prove it? What would you say in answer to the question?
  • Define Ethical Behavior: What is the conscience? Does it act to compel us to remain within certain moral standards of conduct?
  • Agnosticism Definition: How are Atheists and Agnostics different? What is an Agnostic? Are they just those who are undecided?
  • How Did Communism Start: Discover the origin of Communism and understand its origins. What are the basic beliefs?
  • Definition of Atheism: How would you define Atheism? What is the evidence for Atheism? Is there tangible evidence for the belief system?
  • Meaning of Theism: What are the key observations of order? Understand why causation, design, and morality are important.
  • How can so many people believe in God?: Mass delusion or basic instinct? That question can only be answered by posing another… Does God exist?
  • Define Moral Relativism: Is there right and wrong? Where is the line? Who decides what is right? What is moral relativism?

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