Metaphysics and Honest Inquiry


“In other words, having a metaphysics is not the same as knowing ahead of time what the consequences of that metaphysics for any particular subject will be. Because I believe that God created the universe, I cannot believe that the universe is an accident; but neither does my theism guarantee that I know anything about cosmology or astrophysics. And if I impose on my study what I believe are the required consequences of my theism, I am not inquiring honestly. I am only trying to confirm what I think I already know. That is why the liberal arts work best when they are pursued for their own sake.” (Piety and Philosophy, p. 65-66)

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Published by Jeff Voegtlin

Dr. Jeff Voegtlin has been in Christian service for over twenty years. He is an associate pastor at Fairhaven Baptist Church in Chesterton, Indiana, and a Vice President of Fairhaven Baptist College. As conductor of the church and schools' orchestra program, and overseer of the educational program of the college, his teaching has helped to train hundreds of young adults to prepare for full-time ministry. After completing a bachelor's degree from Fairhaven Baptist College, he received a master's degree in Bible from Pensacola Christian College. In 2007, he completed the requirements to finish a doctor's degree in education from Bob Jones University. Dr. Voegtlin is available for seminars in instrumental and choral music practice and philosophy, for education seminars, and to preach and present the college ministry.

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