More than Matter (Part 2) | Realigion (Part 2) | David Asscherick
Materialism claims the human mind is merely an emergent property of physical brain cells, but this view ultimately strips humanity of free will and moral responsibility. The existence of consciousness, personal choices, and an orderly universe that can be comprehended through mathematics points to a divine Creator. A theistic worldview provides the only logical foundation […]
More than Matter (Part 1) | Realigion (Part 2) | David Asscherick
The biblical view of the mind and brain reveals a profound flaw in the materialistic worldview. While secular science struggles to explain how consciousness can emerge from physical matter, a theistic perspective offers a clear answer. Reality is fundamentally relational and rooted in a Creator whose primary constituting force is love. True consciousness points to […]
The Mind Argument (Part 2) | Realigion (Part 1) | David Asscherick
Materialism struggles to explain the existence of immaterial realities like numbers, logic, and the human mind. The belief that physical matter alone generates complex human consciousness mirrors ancient idolatry, where lifeless objects were credited with higher spiritual awareness. The existence of a self-aware mind points directly to humanity being created in the image of a […]
Deliver Us From Evil (Part 6) | David Asscherick
The great controversy between good and evil demonstrates that we do not live in the best possible world, but a world with the best possibilities. Explore why God permitted sin to rise, allowing human freedom to coexist with moral growth. Uncover how the presence of evil, coupled with the grace of Christ, provides an eternal […]
Deliver Us From Evil (Part 5) | David Asscherick
Exploring the origins of evil reveals why God permitted sin to mature. A close look at Scripture illuminates how Satan’s insinuations caused the angels’ provisional loyalty to be tested. The cross becomes the definitive point where the nature of evil and God’s grace were exposed. Understand why God operates on love rather than force to […]
Deliver Us From Evil (Part 4) | David Asscherick
God gave His creations free will because true love requires freedom. The existence of evil and the rebellion of Satan challenge the character of God with lies that portray Him as a withholder. The entrance of sin into the universe provided the necessary context for God to reveal the profound depths of His grace. Understanding […]