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Category: Homilies

It’s a Genuine Mystery

The Cross: Wrestling with Its MeaningThe death of Jesus on the cross is one of the most profound and perplexing events in human history. For centuries, theologians, philosophers, and everyday believers have grappled with its significance. On the surface, it can be difficult to reconcile the image of a crucified…

When Does Life Begin?

The Bible does not explicitly state a precise moment when human life begins. That omission has led theologians, religious scholars, and laymen to put forth a variety of interpretations and opinions. Some say that life begins at conception, citing Psalm 139:13-16 as evidence, where the Psalmist speaks of being formed…

The Origin of Physical Reality

A Conceptual Synthesis of Physics, Metaphysics, and Biblical Narrative This document presents a highly speculative conceptual synthesis of physics, metaphysics, and biblical narrative. It is not a testable scientific theory but an exploratory framework intended to provoke thoughtful discussion and critique. Contents 1. Introduction This framework proposes that the foundational…

Prayer and Quantum Entanglement: Reflections on a Shared Creative Principle

Abstract This paper explores a speculative but thought-provoking analogy between prayer and quantum entanglement. Both are proposed as expressions of a deeper creative principle that transcends space and time—one operating in the spiritual domain and the other in the physical. While scientific investigation has firmly established entanglement as a quantum…

Dreams in Science and Theology

Abstract This paper explores the hypothesis that dreams function analogously to a computer’s defragmentation process, organizing and optimizing mental “storage” by consolidating useful information, purging irrelevant data, and maintaining cognitive efficiency. We examine existing neuroscientific theories related to memory consolidation, reverse learning, and sleep’s role in waste clearance. Additionally, we…

The Primordial Wave: A Speculative Framework for the Origin of Physical Reality

by Dan Bruce – April 2, 2025 Epistemic Status: Highly speculative. This is an exploratory synthesis of metaphysical inspiration and physical modeling. It is not intended as a complete or testable theory, but rather as a conceptual framework for discussion and critique. Motivation Inspired by the Genesis creation narrative and modern…

Science vs. Religion?

A reader who previewed my Bible chronology book emailed me about my views on the Young Earth vs. Old Earth controversy. In his words, he wanted to know if I believe, as he framed the question, “the Bible’s version of creation or science’s version of creation.” On this topic, I…

Replacement Theology

Replacement Theology (aka Supersessionism) is a Christian theology that is defined by the conviction that the Christian church (i.e., the congregation of believers, both Jews and non-Jews past and present, that place their faith in the blood of Jesus as the only blood atonement acceptable to God) has superseded the…