THE EXISTENCE OF GOD
The Kalamity of Atheism
Questions about the origin of the universe have been at the center of humanity's curiosity from the time humanity's existence. With such curiosity, there is also profound implications regarding the answer to the question: Is a transcendent cause responsible for the...
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The Kalam and the Kalamity of Atheism
Dan Barker is one of the world’s leading atheistic spokesman and debaters. In 2009, Barker released his book, Godless: How an Evangelical Preacher Became One of America’s Leading Atheists. In examining Barker’s objections is the Kalam invalid? Brief Overview...
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Christ, Crucifixion, and Contradiction
Each year about this time there are a plethora of shows, blogs, podcasts, YouTube videos either supporting or denying the resurrection of Jesus. Recently, I’ve noticed a newer objection attacking the Gospel’s in the form of a question: What time did the...
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It is What is on the Inside that Counts
The Mystery of Consciousness One of the debates in the philosophy of mind and cognitive neuroscience is the mystery regarding the nature of consciousness. Philosopher David Chalmers introduces the problem when he writes: “Conscious experience is at once the most...
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How to Make the World a Better Place: Step 1 Believe in God
In his discussion of Divine Command Theory in Ethics: Discovering Right and Wrong, Oxford trained philosopher and theologian Louis Pojman notes six reasons why belief in God motivates moral behavior:[1] If there is a God, then good will win out over evil. If I knew...
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What is Free Will?
As discussed in our last blog, Free Will is necessary for moral responsibility. Many grant this fact but dispute the meaning of Free Will. So, what is Free Will? As we get started, it should be noted that the Bible claims and Christians believe that humans have Free...
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The Most Important Question
picture by Geralt We are a people plagued with questions. It seems as though we all have them, but few answers. We are so used to asking and answering, whether it be in school, work, or casual conversation with friends. However, I believe we have forgotten the...
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The Logical Problem of Evil
Photo Credit: Inspiredwalk.com Few arguments have undercut Christian's faith as much as the problem of evil. This argument appeals to both the mind and emotion of the human experience. With the advent of the New Atheist movement, the problem of evil has resurfaced....
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We Have a Conventionalism Problem!
“I’m not rigid.” “That is so old-fashioned.” “Those people are so archaic!” In our society, we often hear these objections used regarding Bible principles. In response, the following is what I’ve heard personally throughout my thirty years of living: “Morality is a...
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That’s so Meta!
Photo credit: Imageflip.com You've heard of Metaphysics. But, you may have been afraid to ask what it is. Well, here’s the thing—you’re already doing Metaphysics. In fact, everybody is. So, you need to know a little bit about it. Luke Mastin gives a nice...
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