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     Conference Introduction
     I. Foundational Issues
     II. Theology and Apologetics
     III. Thinking "Christianly"
     IV. Science and Christian Faith

    V. Humanities

The Christian and the Arts
Introduction
Art and Aesthetics
Aesthetics and the Bible
Aesthetics and Nature
Human Creativity
Characteristics of Good Art
Evaluating Art
Art Culture and the Christian
Notes/Further Reading
Literature and the Christian Imagination
Introduction Aesthetics
Four Basic Types of Literature Explain the Human Experience 
Biblical World View: Vision of Man's Story
Failure of Other World Views..
Only Biblical Christianity Accounts for the Shape of Literature
Notes/Further Reading
Music and the Christian
Introduction
Christians and the Arts
Judging Music
Music in the Culture
Notes
Perspectives on Film
Introduction
History of Suspicion: Clue to Present Concerns
Nature and Purpose of Film
Whose Philosophy Is in a Film?
The Need for Interpretation (General)
The Need for Christian Interpretation  
"Weaker Brother" Considerations
Summary
The Flow of Western Culture
Introduction
From Christ Through The Medieval Period (AD- 1300)
    Philosophy
    The Arts
Renaissance (1300-1700)
    Philosophy
    The Arts
From Reason to Skepticism (1600-1750)
    Philosophy
    The Arts
Enlightenment to Romanticism (1700-1800)
    Philosophy
    The Arts
Nihilism and Mysticism (1800-Present)
    Philosophy
    The Arts
Conclusion
Notes
Further Reading
    VI. Christianity and Culture/Society
Christianity and Culture
Practicing Discernment
Selected Passages to Understand our Responsibilities Within our Culture
Contemporary Illustrations
Guidelines
Notes/Further Reading
Culture Wars
Introduction
Whose Values? Contending Factions
Different Views of Moral Authority
Differences Caused by Conflict over Moral Authority
Adversity: The Gospel and Our Culture
How do we Respond to the Culture War?
Notes/Further Reading
Political Correctness and Postmodernism
Political Correctness Defined
How Postmodernism Affects the Way we Think
If Truth Does Not Exist Then All Knowledge is Mere Opinion
How Ideological Developments Affects our Lives
Conclusion
Notes/Further Reading
Postmodernism and Christianity Compared
Medical Ethics
Introduction
World Views
Views of Human Nature
Definition of Personhood
Sanctity versus Quality of Human Life
Euthanasia
Genetic Engineering
Notes/Further Reading
Abortion
Impact of Humanism
Humanity of the Unborn
Post-Abortion Syndrome
Handicapped Children
Answers to Pro-Abortion Rhetoric
Notes/Further Reading
A Christian View of Politics Government and Social Action
Introduction
Christian View of Government
Government and Human Nature
Civil Government
Governmental Authority
The Moral Basis of Law
Christian View of Social Action
Biblical Guidelines for Social Action
Notes
Leisure and Entertainment
Introduction
What Are your Standards for Living Each Day?
Three Questions About the Bible and Entertainment
What is God's Will for Leisure and Entertainment?
How Do We Analyze a Medium of Entertainment?
What Are Some Common Objections to What Was Discussed?
What Should We Do?
Conclusion/Further Reading
    VII. World Religions and the New Age
World Religions
Introduction
Animism/Spiritism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
Christian Attitude Toward Other Religions
Further Reading
Comparison of World Religions 
The New Age World View
Introduction
The Rise of New Age Thinking
New Age Ideas and Beliefs
Differences between New Age Movements and Eastern Thought
Common Ground between Christianity and the New Age Movement
Warning Signs in Pop Culture
Notes/Further Reading
    VIII. Marriage and Sexuality
Why Wait Till Marriage?
Introduction
Sex and Love
Contemporary Arguments for Premarital Sex
Conclusion
Addendum: Christian Marriage
Three Dimensional Principles
Two Functional Principles
Conclusion/Further Reading
Guys Are From Mars, Girls Are From Venus (Gender Issues)
Basic Differences Between Men and Women
Lack of Understanding Leads to Gender Confusion  
Gender Roles in the Bible
Notes/Further Reading
A Christian Perspective on Homosexuality
What the Bible Says about Homosexuality
Causes of Homosexuality
The World's View vs. Biblical View
Answers to Questions
Notes / Further Reading / Web Sites / Ministries
Glossary
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