Wednesday, 22 August 2007
Attention iPod owners
Now, I know there is a plethora of iPod accessories on the market, but this range really appeals to me and I might even be tempted to buy an iPod just to have an excuse to buy.
Yes, those are valves.
Yes, those are valves.
Tuesday, 21 August 2007
Theory into Practice
So, I'm fairly Augustinian: like St Augustine, I'm acutely aware of the total depravity of human nature. Therefore, I consider myself a hopeless sinner desperately in need of redemption. This has been a theological position that I'm quite comfortable with.
What I haven't really attempted is to actually do anything about my own sinfulness. I've relied on God to change me so that I will want to do the right thing more than I want to do the wrong thing. This has worked to varying degrees in some parts of my life and I think it is a valid approach. However, I've decided recently that I should try to cooperate with God on this project by trying to bring my actions and words into line with my beliefs.
I have no idea how this is going to work out and certainly don't want to turn into the sterotypical Christian who is allergic to fun. I don't want to get hung up on stuff that doesn't really matter, but I do want to deal with what needs fixing. I will keep you posted.
What I haven't really attempted is to actually do anything about my own sinfulness. I've relied on God to change me so that I will want to do the right thing more than I want to do the wrong thing. This has worked to varying degrees in some parts of my life and I think it is a valid approach. However, I've decided recently that I should try to cooperate with God on this project by trying to bring my actions and words into line with my beliefs.
I have no idea how this is going to work out and certainly don't want to turn into the sterotypical Christian who is allergic to fun. I don't want to get hung up on stuff that doesn't really matter, but I do want to deal with what needs fixing. I will keep you posted.
Monday, 20 August 2007
Navel-Grazing
Gaining sustenance by eating the material deposited in one's belly button.
Saturday, 18 August 2007
Worldview vs Values
So, here's a question: is it possible to have a worldview that conflicts with one's values? If I had said "stated values" then I would say the answer is simply "yes".
The thought that set me off was that I tend to look for evolutionary explanation for behaviour in animals and humans (or should that be humans and other animals?) despite the fact that I don't believe in evolution. I'm not sure that believing or not in evolution is a value as such, but it was an interesting idea. I think evolutionary explanation for behaviour is something that is engrained is us by the education system and the media and could, therefore, be considered part of our worldview.
Can we see the world in a way that is contrary to what we believe?
The thought that set me off was that I tend to look for evolutionary explanation for behaviour in animals and humans (or should that be humans and other animals?) despite the fact that I don't believe in evolution. I'm not sure that believing or not in evolution is a value as such, but it was an interesting idea. I think evolutionary explanation for behaviour is something that is engrained is us by the education system and the media and could, therefore, be considered part of our worldview.
Can we see the world in a way that is contrary to what we believe?
