Author Archives: Rick D. Williams

The Question of God Part 8 (Lewis Segment, “Defender of the Faith“; Conversation 8, “Moral Law“) As we near the end of our journey, our focus centers on Lewis and the question of an absolute basis for moral law.  Just … Continue reading →

The Question of God, Part 7(Freud segment, “Civilization and Its Discontents”; Conversation 7, “The Human Condition”) One of the most significant transitions in the Story of Western Civilization is that from a “Pre-Modern” to the “Modern” worldview.  The “God-Centered” order … Continue reading →

The Question of God Part 6 (Freud segment–“Libido”; Lewis segment–“The Four Loves”; Conversation 6–“Love Thy Neighbor”) In 1905 Freud wrote a series of essays on sexuality which associated sex— or libido — as the driving force of our desires and … Continue reading →

The Question of God, Part 5 (Freud Segment, “Human Mythology“; Lewis Segment, “From Spirits to God“; Panel Discussion, “Miracles“) Freud was determined in his research and writing to demonstrate that religious sentiments could be traced to historical, cultural, and psychological … Continue reading →

The Question of God, Part 4 (C.S. Lewis segment, “A Leap in the Dark”; Panel Discussion, “Why Believe?”) C. S. Lewis seemed a reluctant atheist, keeping God at bay through intellectual pride and accusations of injustice and infidelity.  Yet the … Continue reading →