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I do not believe Christians should be anti-knowledge, or opposed to understanding. Nor do I believe
it is error to seek explanations of the human condition and the world around us. Quite the opposite.
I am a great proponent of “true knowledge.” I have been a life-long student in search of truth and
understanding. Yahweh has Himself exhorted mankind to pursue wisdom, knowledge, and
understanding.

Proverbs 4:5-9
“Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. Do not
forsake her, and she will preserve you; Love her, and she will keep you. Wisdom is the principal
thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. Exalt her, and she will
promote you; She will bring you honor, when you embrace her. She will place on your head an
ornament of grace; A crown of glory she will deliver to you.”

One thing I have observed among Christians who are enthralled with the pretensions of science today
as the repository of all truth and knowledge, is a tendency to reject, avoid, or denigrate any Bible
doctrine that defies scientific explanation. This behavior seems especially pronounced among men
of learning in the church who have attended Bible Colleges and Seminaries, who have earned degrees
and have letters or titles appended to their names; Doctor of Divinity (D.D.), Doctor of Ministry
(D.Min - a most unfortunate abbreviation), Doctor of Theology (Th.D.), Master of Divinity (M.Div.),
Master of Theology (Th.M.), etc..

Although not true of all who hold such “Christian” degrees, there is an inclination among Christian
men and women of letters to pursue honor among other educated, degreed professionals, whether they
be Christians or non-Christians. This desire to have standing and honor in the world has resulted in
many Christians attempting to distance themselves from doctrines and beliefs that have an appearance
of foolishness, or unsophistication. Learned men, whether Christian or not, often find it galling to be
criticized as naive, anti-scientific, superstitious, or to be accused of some failure of intellectual rigor
or skepticism.

Although what is written here could be applied to other topics already addressed in this series, it