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Nancy Pearcey is a renowned American author and scholar, born in 1952. Her works focus on philosophy, religion, and science, and are highly praised for their in-depth analysis and unique insights.

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“But things that are intrinsically good can also become idols-if we allow them to take over any of God's functions in our lives.”

Ifs Our Lives Function Idols

Book:Finding Truth: 5 Principles for Unmasking Atheism, Secularism, and Other God Substitutes

Source: Finding Truth: 5 Principles for Unmasking Atheism, Secularism, and Other God Substitutes

“When people commit themselves to a certain vision of reality, it becomes their ultimate explainer. It serves to interpret the universe for them, to guide their moral decisions, to give meaning and purpose to life, and all the other functions normally associated with a religion.”

People Giving Reality Purpose Certain Universe Decision Moral Vision Ultimate Function Guides Commit Moral Decisions

Book:Finding Truth: 5 Principles for Unmasking Atheism, Secularism, and Other God Substitutes

Source: Finding Truth: 5 Principles for Unmasking Atheism, Secularism, and Other God Substitutes

“A worldview is not the same things a formal philosophy, otherwise it would only be for philosophers. Even ordinary people have a set of convictions about how reality functions and how they should live. Some convictions are conscious while others are unconscious but together they form a consistent picture of reality.”

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Author:Nancy Pearcey

“When we encounter the world of ideas for the first time, we easily get overwhelmed. Scripture is telling us, 'Don't be distracted by the details. Cut to the core by asking, What is its idol?' Whatever functions as its God substitute will shape everything else.”

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Author:Nancy Pearcey

“Redemption is as comprehensive as Creation and Fall. God does not save our souls while leaving our minds to function on their own. He redeems the whole person. Conversion is meant to give new direction to our thoughts, emotions, wills and habits.”

Giving Mind Persons Doe Soul Whole Fall Emotion Creation Habit Function Leaving Conversion Redemption Our Thoughts Comprehensive New Directions Whole Person

Author:Nancy Pearcey

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Born: 1952
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Finding Truth: 5 Principles for Unmasking Atheism, Secularism, and Other God SubstitutesRelated source material

Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from its Cultural CaptivityRelated source material

Saving Leonardo: A Call to Resist the Secular Assault on Mind, Morals, and MeaningRelated source material

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