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What does it mean?
Divine vs. naturalist naming debate.
In plain terms
God and nature are the same to me; fools see only nature.
What can you take from it?
Names reflect worldview.

Where it applies

  • debate
  • science
  • faith

Putting it to work

  • dialogue
  • writing
  • study

Questions to consider

  • How do you name it?

Another view

Dismissive of opponents.

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