July 2013 Posts

A transcendent God

Prof. Scott K. Taylor, guest blogger In my last post, I described how small shifts in the beliefs in miracles and demons can lead to enormous theological changes. Today I want to present a similar ...
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Miracles and demonic possession

Prof. Scott K. Taylor, guest blogger Yesterday I wrote about the end of miracles. But what about demonic possession? Did that ever really exist? Prof. H.C. Erik Midelfort of the University of ...
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When did miracles end?

Prof. Scott K. Taylor, guest blogger The fight between Protestants and Catholics helps explain what is at stake in the belief in miracles. But the controversy was not simply about Catholics ...
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What are miracles for?

Prof. Scott K. Taylor, guest blogger This summer, Pope Francis II gave the go-ahead for the recognition of former Pope John Paul II to become a saint. The trigger was the second “verified” miracle ...
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So, what is a miracle, anyway?

Prof. Scott K. Taylor, guest blogger My article on historians and miracles never addresses this question, but it is fundamental in a discussion of whether miracles could ever take place. And ...
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When art takes a stand

Each week, Symposium’s blog highlights comments about the week’s featured article. This week’s piece is “The Rebirth of Viewing Pleasure.” Prof. Jill Dolan, guest ...
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Hollywood has a weight problem

Each week, Symposium’s blog highlights comments about the week’s featured article. This week’s piece is “The Rebirth of Viewing Pleasure.” Prof. Jill Dolan, guest ...
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A different kind of pioneer

Each week, Symposium’s blog highlights comments about the week’s featured article. This week’s piece is “The Rebirth of Viewing Pleasure.” Prof. Jill Dolan, guest ...
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