Faith is not Blind
Biola Professors address faith and reason in World Magazine
World Magazine featured Biola University professors J.P. Moreland and Klaus Issler in the article “Doubter’s Prison” published in a September issue. The two were jointly interviewed by reporter Marvin Olasky about faith and reason, which coincides with their book, “In Search of a Confident Faith.”
Moreland, distinguished professor of philosophy, and Issler, professor of Christian education and theology, said that faith and reason go together, however, today they are seen as polar opposites.
“Faith is essentially trust or confidence or reliance, and that its proper exercise crucially requires reasons, evidence, and knowledge. Faith is trusting that we have reason to believe is true,” said Moreland and Issler. “Christianity has always been a friend of reason and knowledge.”
Moreland and Issler answered other questions regarding doubt and scientism, as well as providing a response to people mocking faith and reason.
World Magazine is a Christian news magazine focused on factual accuracy and Biblical objectivity.
Their book, “In Search of a Confident Faith,” can be purchased at klausissler.com.
To hear more about the book, listen to J.P. Moreland’s radio interview with host Greg Wheatley on Moody Prime Time America radio show that aired September 2, 2008.
World Magazine subscribers can download the article here.