Materialists try to live in the lower story NON-MATERIAL WORLD Subjective, Superstitious, Mental Constructs MATERIAL WORLD Objective, Scientific, Knowable Facts
Nancy PearceyCan reason be an idol? Certainly. The philosophy of rationalism puts human reason in the place of God as the source and standard of all truth.
Nancy PearceyIn high school, I came to realize I had a second-hand faith, derived from my parents and family background. I had no actual reasons for believing it.
Nancy PearceyAmericans have grown impatient with the relentless politicizing of every area of life.
Nancy PearceyDarwinism has become our culture's official creation myth, protected by a priesthood as dogmatic as any religious curia.
Nancy PearceyIn studies asking why young people left their family religion, their most frequent response was unanswered doubts and questions. The researchers were surprised: They expected to hear stories of broken relationships and wounded feelings. But the top reason given by young adults was that they did not get answers to their questions.
Nancy Pearcey