Episode 178: The Allure and Mystique of Pantheism with Dr. Douglas Groothuis [Part 1]

<p>Pantheism is one of four foundational “world views” held by millions of people around the world. It is the common theme of many of the world’s eastern religions including Hinduism, Buddhism and Taoism. In the West, it underlies the basis of Transcendentalism, Wicca (witchcraft) and much of New Age spirituality. How do we recognize Pantheism today? How should we respond? On the next two episodes of the profile, we sit down with Christian philosopher Dr. Doug Groothius (pronounced GROW-tice) to talk with him about what Pantheism is, how to recognize it, and how to respond compassionately with the Gospel.</p><p><br><strong>Dr. Douglas Groothuis</strong> holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy (University of Oregon, 1993) and is Professor of Philosophy at Denver Seminary where he heads the <a href="https://denverseminary.edu/program/master-of-divinity-mdiv/apologetics-and-ethics/">Christian Apologetics Master’s degree program</a>. He is the author of sixteen books, beginning with the best-selling <em>Unmasking the New Age </em>(InterVarsity Press, 1986) and including the popular and voluminous textbook, <em>Christian Apologetics, 2nd ed.</em> (IVP Academic, 2022), as well as a memoir, <em>Walking Through Twilight: A Wife’s Illness—a Philosopher’s Lament </em>(InterVarsity Press, 2017), an introduction to philosophy, <em>Philosophy in Seven Sentences </em>(InterVarsity, 2016), and a book on the controversial topic of Critical Race Theory, <em>Fire in the Streets </em>(Salem Books, 2022).</p><p><br><strong>Related Links: </strong>Free access to some related Watchman Profiles:</p><ul> <li>Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on <strong>Pantheism</strong> by Dr. Douglas Groothuis: <a href="https://www.watchman.org/Pantheism">watchman.org/Pantheism</a> </li> <li>Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on <strong>Transhumanism</strong> by Dr. Douglas Groothuis: <a href="https://www.watchman.org/Transhumanism">watchman.org/Transhumanism</a> </li> <li>Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on <strong>New Age</strong> by Dr. Robert M. B