Naturalism is idolatry

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

Naturalism is idolatry, don't you know. Dembski says so:

'This is why idolatry-worshiping the creation rather than the Creator-is so completely backwards, for it assigns ultimate value to something that is inherently incapable of achieving ultimate value. Creation, especially a fallen creation can at best reflect God's glory. Idolatry, on the other hand contends that creation fully comprehends God's glory. Idolatry turns the creation into the ultimate reality. We've seen this before. It is called naturalism. No doubt, contemporary scientific naturalism is a lot more sophisticated than pagan fertility cults, but the difference is superficial. Naturalism is idolatry by another name.

(Dembski W.A., "Intelligent Design: The Bridge Between Science and Theology," InterVarsity Press: Downers Grove IL, 1999, p.226)


~~ Paul

 

[JamesM]

I hope I'm not the only one who thought this was going to about naturism.

 

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

Oops, meant to post this in R&P. Moderator: Kill this thread, please.

~~ Paul