Author Archives: Maryann Spikes

What being is described by a without-God good?

From a discussion in a Veritas forum: If you ask: To what does a real ought correspond? …or… What does a real ought describe? …you will notice that science will have as easy a time answering that as answering: What … Continue reading

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Is-ought discussion with WLC

I had a discussion with Dr. Craig in a note I posted on Facebook, but I am deleting Facebook Sunday and the discussion was never resolved, so I am moving it to here.  Hopefully he can reply here or in … Continue reading

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"God and Evolution" reading log from Facebook

Some months back, Wintery Knight generously (though with the ulterior motive of converting me from BioLogos to I.D.) sent me “God and Evolution” edited by Jay Richards.  I determined to finish it by the end of the year and did … Continue reading

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Bible Narrative Project year-in-review :)

Those of you familiar with my Bible Narrative Project, which began January 1 of this year, might be interested in seeing the fruits of 2011’s labors.  I’m pretty happy about it, because I actually stuck to it and finished one of my huge … Continue reading

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Goodbye, Hitch

I didn’t feel like blogging when I found out Christopher Hitchens was gone.  I was just sad.  It didn’t surprise me, but it was an unwelcome cutting-off point.  An end to a discussion that reached no resolution.  Other bloggers managed … Continue reading

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Belated Pre-Thanksgiving Christian Carnival

Welcome to the November 23, 2011 edition of christian carnival ii.   Mark Taylor was supposed to host but must have fallen into a turkey coma, so I’m honored to present the following submissions.   I’ve set the date to … Continue reading

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Observations on the finale of Fringe

The Observer known as “September” So tonight was the (correction:  fall) finale of Fringe, named Wallflower for an invisible man, but probably also calling attention to Peter taking a less active roll in this particular multiverse by making Lincoln more attractive to Olivia … Continue reading

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Notes: Luke 24:36-53; Acts 1:4-14; Matthew 28:16-20; Mark 16:14-20b

Luke 24:36-53; Acts 1:4-14; Matthew 28:16-20; Mark 16:14-20b Bible Narrative Project EVENTS OF THE RESURRECTION November 18, 2011 by Linwood Kemp In the evening after the crucifixion, Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus took down the body of Jesus and laid it in … Continue reading

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Answering Stephen Law’s evil god argument

This is a reply to Stephen Law’s “evil god” argument he gave in his debate with William Lane Craig in October.  I first posted a version of it in a comment to my blog post here, in reply to Jason … Continue reading

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Christian Carnival

Welcome to the November 9, 2011 edition of christian carnival ii. I’d like to mention two pieces of news before you dig in to this feast. 1. Mark Deviny of Christian Apologetics Alliance has put together a new Christian apologetics … Continue reading

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