About

For those of who would like to know a little about myself, here’s a quick rundown. I currently live in Las Vegas, Nevada and am pursuing a B.A. in Philosophy at UNLV. I have been investing myself thoroughly to studying Christian religion, systematic theology, and philosophy (among other interesting things) since about 2004. My personal beliefs regarding Christian Theism are fairly summarized and in agreement with the essentials of the Christian faith and the writings and works of James Arminius and John Wesley (not to be confused with modern liberal theology), with just a dash of Molinism for good measure. Interestingly, it was actually through my fondness for reading Puritan literature and theology that first persuaded me to accept the Arminian doctrines, long before I was even familiar with the teachings of Arminius or Wesley. And my embracing of Molinism (or, specifically, divine middle knowledge), as opposed to some of the more commonly known foreknowledge views, as the proper philosophical reconciliation of God’s sovereign election and predestination with human freewill and responsibility, has been a steady love-affair since 2008-9. It has been my increasing interest and desire to develop a robust analytical approach to theology (as opposed to a purely ‘contintental’ or alternative approach). The precision, force and aesthetic quality which analytic philosophy and logic can add to Christian Theism speaks for itself.

And, for those who might be curious, a little trivia: Mr. Fearing is my favorite character from John Bunyan’s literary masterpiece, Pilgrim’s Progress, which also just so happens to be my all-time favorite work of fiction. Even though Mr. Fearing makes but a very brief appearance, his story has always been dearest to my heart. I am especially affected by the recounting of Mr. Fearing’s journey through the Valley of the Shadow of Death — how compassionate the Father’s love is towards his weakest children!

“Well, Master Fearing, thou didst fear

     Thy God, and wast afraid

Of doing any thing, while here,

     That would have thee betrayed.

And didst thou fear the lake and pit?

     Would others do so too!

For, as for them that want thy wit,

     They do themselves undo.”

John Bunyan, Pilgrim’s Progress