Thursday, December 23, 2004
Monday, December 20, 2004
Monday, December 13, 2004
City Hall
This is looking East down Fulton street to City hall from the corner of my block and Fulton.
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
God and evolution
Here is something of interest to anyone interested in science and theology:
Zygon Volume 39: Issue 1
Continuity, Naturalism, and Contingency: A Theology of Evolution Drawing on the Semiotics of C. S. Peirce and Trinitarian Thought
Andrew J. Robinson
Abstract: The starting point for this article is the question of the relationship between Darwinism and Christian theology. I suggest that evolutionary theory presents three broad issues of relevance to theology: the phenomena of continuity, naturalism, and contingency. In order to formulate a theological response to these issues I draw on the semiotics (theory of signs) and cosmology of the American philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce. Peirce developed a triadic theory of signs, underpinned by a threefold system of metaphysical categories. I propose a semiotic model of the Trinity based on Peirce's semiotics and categories. According to this model the sign-processes (such as the genetic "code") that are fundamental to life may be understood as vestiges of the Trinity in creation. I use the semiotic model to develop a theology of nature that addresses the issues raised by evolutionary theory. The semiotic model amounts to a proposal for a new metaphysical framework within which to understand the relationship between God and creation and between theology and science.
Zygon Volume 39: Issue 1
Continuity, Naturalism, and Contingency: A Theology of Evolution Drawing on the Semiotics of C. S. Peirce and Trinitarian Thought
Andrew J. Robinson
Abstract: The starting point for this article is the question of the relationship between Darwinism and Christian theology. I suggest that evolutionary theory presents three broad issues of relevance to theology: the phenomena of continuity, naturalism, and contingency. In order to formulate a theological response to these issues I draw on the semiotics (theory of signs) and cosmology of the American philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce. Peirce developed a triadic theory of signs, underpinned by a threefold system of metaphysical categories. I propose a semiotic model of the Trinity based on Peirce's semiotics and categories. According to this model the sign-processes (such as the genetic "code") that are fundamental to life may be understood as vestiges of the Trinity in creation. I use the semiotic model to develop a theology of nature that addresses the issues raised by evolutionary theory. The semiotic model amounts to a proposal for a new metaphysical framework within which to understand the relationship between God and creation and between theology and science.
Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Look up the time...
...taken at the Embarcadero during the 2004 Chinese New Year parade in San Francisco...
No thanks, God...
Seems like the separation between Church and State is now being interpreted as "kids can't thank God" on Thanksgiving Day in school (Thanks to Michelle Malkin for the heads up). Used to be that the school itself, the teachers and adminstrators, were the ones barred from making religious comments. Now the schools apparently want the student body to be silent on the subject as well. What the hell are people afraid of, anyway???
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Welcome
Welcome to yet another blog experiment! I've been trying out different blog services to see which one I like the best. Trouble with these blogs, though... you really have to blatther on about something every day or people won't bother to visit. Damn!
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