This semester I get to teach a course that is new to me, "History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Education." I started reading the textbook (actually reading instead of my normal scanning) so that I can prepare lessons for the first few weeks. The book starts off heavily on describing different philosophy terms and debating which is more important; mind, body, or soul? After diving into philosophies of existentialism, dualism, monism, metaphysical, and phenomenology, I have come to a conclusion about myself. I love Jesus!
It is interesting to think about the different perspectives and to study the many different ways that we can view ourselves, however, I am thankful that at the end of the day, I don't have to know the answers. I just trust that my God has all the answers and that is good enough for me. My book calls this "blind faith" and that I am "denying myself the pleasure of creating my own values and belief system." I call this Truth, Confidence, and Complete reliance on my Savior.
I will teach the many different facets of philosophy. I will test my students on the definitions and have them debate the "deep questions" that are still debated. But I will pray that they will see the light shinning on the narrow road of "blind faith" and maybe decide to explore that road some more.
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