John Mark Reynolds

John Mark Reynolds

Director of the Torrey Honors Institute, Biola University

Dr. John Mark Reynolds can be found blogging regularly at Scriptoriumdaily.com along with other faculty from the Torrey Honors Institute, a great books program at Biola University for which he is founder and director. He is also Associate Professor of Philosophy for Biola. In 1996 he received his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Rochester. Dr. Reynolds' first book, "Three Views on the Creation and Evolution Debate," was co-edited with J.P. Moreland. His latest book, "Towards a Unified Platonic Human Psychology," is a close examination of Plato's view of the soul as seen in the Timaeus. Several of his technical articles have been published on philosophy of religion as well as popular articles in journals such as The New Oxford Review and Touchstone. Dr. Reynolds lectures frequently on ancient philosophy, philosophy of science, home-schooling and cultural trends. He regularly appears on radio talk shows, including the Hugh Hewitt Show. Close.

John Mark Reynolds

Director of the Torrey Honors Institute, Biola University

Dr. John Mark Reynolds can be found blogging regularly at Scriptoriumdaily.com along with other faculty from the Torrey Honors Institute, a great books program at Biola University for which he is founder and director. He is also Associate Professor of Philosophy for Biola. more »

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May 29, 2008 10:45 AM

Charity, not Greed

Greed is Hell’s parody of love. Like an email alerting you to your unexpected Nigerian lottery winnings, it looks good at first, but is a dangerous fraud. Greed takes desire and worships it.

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August 2, 2008 11:37 AM

Our Very Religious and Somewhat Racist Nation

Standing in the entrance of Disneyland, I have often seen small children crying when their parents try to take them through the arches that lead into the main part of the park. At first I was puzzled by this strange reaction to the Happiest Place on Earth until it happened with my own children when they were small.

My wife and I discovered that the children were heartbroken to leave the most beautiful place (from a child's perspective) that they had ever been. The entrance to Disneyland has flowers, lights, a train, and music they loved. Why leave?

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What Islam Really Says About Violence, Rights and Other Religions

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