I spend a lot of time thinking. I sometimes worry that my thoughts are going nowhere. It's very common that I have a thought while I'm reading (or watching something, or just browsing the internet.) and I think it's really interesting and worth discussing. Unfortunately, by the time I have a chance, I've usually forgotten what it was or at least why I found it significant... Of course, I could just take notes while reading like a normal person, but that's just not me. I've never been much of a note taker. In a sense, this might be my version of note taking. I'm going to jot things down, expand on them, and eventually publish the thoughts that actually go somewhere.
Here are some of the general things I spend time thinking about (But definitely not all of them):
Math - My degree was in math. I might not use higher math on a regular basis in my current occupation, but I occasionally find myself thinking about mathematical mysteries whether it is the not-quite randomness of the distribution of prime numbers or the order and complexity of fractals.
Philosophy - Primarily the belief in absolute truth. I see so much relativism in culture today, whether among my friends or in the media. The general disbelief in absolute truth makes no sense to me. I understand that many aspects of truth may be relative. For example, our perception or our understanding of truth might be relative, but not the underlying truth we are observing. If truth was truly relative, then math and science would cease to be.
Religion - I am a Christian. As to my particular denomination, I tend to avoid pigeon-holing myself here. My background is primarily Baptist, but I feel that the church needs to be united on core beliefs. (Mere Christianity as C.S. Lewis calls it.)
Apologetics - This ties directly into religion. I'll start by clarifying that apologetics has nothing to do with apologizing. An "Apologetic" is a defense for one's belief. Despite what many believe, faith and reason are not enemies. Not all faith is blind faith. Asking the tough questions and seeking evidence can actually lead people toward Christianity rather than away from it. Some great examples are C.S. Lewis, Lee Strobel, and J. Warner Wallace. Each started as an atheist, and through reason and evidence they came to the conclusion that the claims of the Bible are true. Strobel and Wallace were even attempting to prove the exact opposite when they began.
Politics - I try to stay away from politics, but it does show up in my thoughts often. I am not really tied to a party, though I have generally libertarian views.
Family - I am married and have a daughter (soon to be 2 daughters as I write this). I'm kinda new to the whole thing, so I'm still learning. I'm sure I will have some thoughts and insights that will come up and that seem noteworthy.
In general, I'm not sure that this blog will have a specific focus. It is more a way for me to trace my thoughts. If a pattern emerges and I decide to focus it a little bit, I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.
