I posted this on another topic, but it applies here:

I’m currently doing a B.A with a double major: religious studies and philosophy. That’s because I believe the two go together. My opinions and worldview are inseperably linked with my religious beliefs, and my resons for those beliefs have both a religious basis, and a logical nature. I argue religion using logic, because I believe that Christianity is a raltional, justified, philosophical position. Conversely, philosophy, in it’s goals and aims is, and must be , religious in nature.

This summer I plan on doing a directed study under my philosophy prof on one of Plantiga’s books. The course is called “warrented christian belief” I may post my term paper on here for people to discuss.

But I do hear your complaint. I don’t like it when christians abandon logic. Christains should learn how to actually argue with people effectively, using valid logical arguments, not simply saying “well, the Bible says so” to someone who does nto believe in the Bible.

That’s my 2 cents.

steve

and a Christian. Great answer Happy420. May I ask why 420?

It is most certainly possible to be a philosopher. The Definition of a "philosopher" as found in merriam-webster online is as follows; "a person who seeks wisdom or enlightenment" In fact, this is the entire point of the Christian faith. To seek wisdom and enlightenment about God, Jesus Christ, and how to better understand and interact with the world.There are a large number of philosophers that where professing Christians (a few of which were mentioned above) Others include C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Descartes, A.W. Tozer, Augustine, Anselm, and many many more. In fact, check out this Wikipedia category for more names and information.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Christian_philosophers

There is also a Society of Christian Philosophers that was founded in 1978...here's their site

http://www.siu.edu/~scp/

hope all this was of some help to you!

Depends on what you think a “decent” philosopher is. And contrary to opinions, many of the greater philosphers wrote many writings favorable toward’s the Christian beliefs. Perhaps, you should research them.

I'd say the best philosophers were indeed Christians. Thomas Aquinas and Augustine are my favorites. For truly all theologians are philosophers, pondering the great mysteries of the world and religion. Where did I come from? God. Where am I going? heaven or hell How do I get there? Christ.

I don't know. And this topic always bugs me. It's really...a puzzlement Haha. I'm a Catholic, and some of us are really uptight and they take everything literally.

But that brings up (to me) the homosexuality debate. God made homosexuals the way they are; they can't help it. So why can't they even marry?

Anyway, what I'm saying is, it's hard to define Christianity.

When our thinking is based on religious a priori, the justification of knowledge (truth), is ultimately placed outside the grasp of human understanding. To this true philosophy does not adhere.

Only when our thinking brakes free from the bonds of axiomatic thinking, we may enter a next level of understanding.

But let true philosophy be humane, and if a truth seeker chooses to live by Christian or other religious ethics, by all means let s/he do so.

In Christ, (or Krishna or Buddha or Superman m/v ) you may find yourself a fitting role model; a shining star to follow, but please do think of your idol as a human being that lived up to the highest principles put into words, and not as a God outside the reach of our understanding and ability. Live by Christ, don't preach God.

People say whatever it is they have decided is true for the moment. There is no unified Christian belief system to be true to. I am a “spiritual” Christian and I think I’m a decent philosopher but I won’t mind if you don’t think so.