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COSMOLOGY: is an understanding of the nature of things, human nature, good and evil. 1.It is the sum of what we know, believe, and value. 2.It forms the backdrop against which we make our choices. 3.We base our Cosmology on what we think we know.

What goes into making your Cosmology?

Knowledge: refers to an integrated system of statements. Understanding: knowledge integrated into an individual.

Rational Mode Left Brain Disinterested Focus on Universe Deals with How Facts / Reports Capture a Truth Credibility in Details Science Mystical Mode Right Brain Sympathetic Focus on Eternity Deals with Why Metaphors / Stories Point at a Truth Credibility in Whole Religion

What we know comes from 3 sources 1. Revelation – God’s communication to us about God for our Salvation. 2.Rational – what we know apart from data from the external senses. (A>B, B>C, : A>C) 3.Empirical – what we know through data supplied through our natural senses.

REVELATION RATIONAL EMPIRICAL

HOW TO INTEGRATE ???? 1 – Recognize the presumptions of each source. 2 – Identify proper criteria needed to evaluate the information in order to determine if it is or isn’t true knowledge. 3 – Apply the criteria in accord with its properties.

Integration is seen in two models: 1 – Mingle Model 2 – Mosaic Model

MINGLE MODEL – Blends the various sources (Revelation, Rational, Empirical) without regard to their properties to attain an integrated cosmology.

MOSAIC MODEL – Blends the various sources according with their properties to attain an integrated cosmology.

We have a tendency to Mingle our sources.

The veracity of data from one source is used to measure the veracity of data from another source. Loss, then, of veracity in one source may then result in the cosmology crashing!!!

The veracity of data from one source is used to measure the veracity of data from another source. Intellectual Veto – Occurs when a one source, one teaching, contradicts reason and the person stops or should stop believing. BUT – do not confuse the IRRATIONAL with the TRANS- RATIONAL.

Movements that lead to the decline in the ancient Western Cosmology: 1)The Black Death (1352) 2)Renaissance (1401) 3)Discovery of the New World (1492) 4)Reformation (1517)

5) Enlightenment (1687) 6) Industrial Revolution (1750) 7) The Second Great Awakening (1801)

GREAT LEAP – The Rise of Modern Man (Homo Sapiens) around 40,000 – 50,000 years ago.

Modern Man’s 4 Unique Properties 1)Abstract Reasoning – the ability to draw a universal concept from a specific object. 2)Planning – ability to take steps in order to achieve a goal that is not immediate. 3)Innovation – improvements occur in an on-going process. 4)Symbolic Mind – the use of images and rituals (language).

Early it became clear to the Homo Sapiens that what could be observed did not adequately explain reality. Because the explanation is sought beyond the real of the observable, it is beyond the scope of science (empirical). That leaves the solution to the Rational and the Revelation forms of knowledge. Rational becomes Philosophy Revelation becomes Religion

Intelligent Design – is a contemporary philosophy which holds that certain features of the universe and of living things are best explained by an intelligent cause. Nota Bene – Intelligent Design is a philosophy, NOT a science!

Intelligent Design – 3 Concepts 1)Irreducible Complexity – refers to a single system composed of several well-matched interacting parts that contribute to the basic function of the system. 2)Specified Complexity – refers to something that is both complex and specific. 3)Fine-Tuned Universe – says that various natural forces have to be at a particular balance in order for life to exist.