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Søren Kierkegaard’s Existential Hermeneutics

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Ryan Buesnel

Introduction Although widely recognised for his contribution to the fields of Western philosophy and psychology, Denmark’s Søren Kierkegaard was first and foremost a religious author. In this simple truth lies the key to unlocking the underlying convictions of Kierkegaard’s vast corpus. … Continue reading →

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Nietzsche’s Hermeneutics: Chaos, Morality and the Future World

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Ryan Buesnel

Of all the influential philosophers to have graced the 19th century European intellectual landscape, Friedrich Nietzsche rates as one of the most profound and controversial. Nietzsche’s influence towers over the Western philosophical tradition, and his concepts continue to inspire rigorous … Continue reading →

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The Souls Need For Silence

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Ryan Buesnel

In the early 18th century the brilliant yet cantankerous German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer penned a scathing indictment of the way in which the abrasive noise of modern society had shattered his sense of inner peace and diminished his ability to … Continue reading →

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Dad’s Forgiveness: A Story of Redemption

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Ryan Buesnel

I. I discovered early on in life that my father hated being called ‘Dave.’ As a proud David, my Dad has always felt that the somewhat more informal ‘Dave’ is an assault on his dignity. Unfortunately for him, there was … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer: A Confession

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Ryan Buesnel

At this stage in my life, I find that the Lord’s Prayer is the only form of supplication I can enter into with sincerity. As I understand them, Jesus’ words to his Father are a humble expression of hope laced with … Continue reading →

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Worship Music and the Jesus Fetish

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Ryan Buesnel

‘I wanna sit at your feet. Drink from the cup in your hand. Lay back against you and breathe, here your heart beat This love is so deep, it’s more than I can stand. I melt in your peace, it’s … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Contextualising Theology

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Ryan Buesnel

In his book Faith Seeking Understanding: An Introduction to Christian Theology, Daniel L. Migliore writes that ‘all theology is contextual.’ (1) By this Migliore refers to the now well-established notion of theological work being the result of an interaction between … Continue reading →

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