Ultimately with R.C. Sproul Don't Forget to Ask Why
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Sep 24, 2025 Explore the profound question of purpose as R.C. Sproul dives into the significance of teleology. He challenges the limitations of science that neglects the 'why' behind our existence. Discover how understanding our purpose intertwines with fields like law and metaphysics. Through a captivating classroom anecdote, the conversation encourages a deeper inquiry into not just how things work, but why they exist. Tune in for thought-provoking insights that illuminate our quest for meaning.
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Professor Bans Teleology In Biology
- R.C. Sproul recounts a college biology professor forbidding questions of teleology on day one.
- He reacted that science becomes a prostitute if it refuses to ask why.
Purpose Shapes Laws And Moral Order
- Abandoning teleology corrupts moral and legal priorities in a society.
- Sproul links loss of purpose to laws that value fish eggs over human embryos.
Metaphysics Impacts Everyday Life
- Metaphysics influences everyday life, not just academic thought.
- How we view being and purpose touches the core of our lived experience.