Author Archives: Maryann Spikes

Questions regarding first chapter of Craig’s "Reasonable Faith"

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

I want to start by saying I’m a huge fan of William Lane Craig and recently met him at a fairly local Reasonable Faith conference. I had almost finished reading On Guard when the conference began and have since completed … Continue reading →

Posted in Gettier Problem, Justified True Belief, William Lane Craig | 11 Comments

Evidence for Easter

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

It is Good Friday of Easter weekend and high time for some evidence behind the claim that Jesus died and rose again to demonstrate he loves us as himself. Below is a relevant compilation of blog posts, audio and video, … Continue reading →

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Christian Carnival #376

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

Welcome to the April 20, 2011 edition of Christian Carnival!  There are two categories in this carnival:  Apologetics and Theological Issues, and Devotionals and Advice.  Enjoy!Apologetics and Theological Issues Rey Reynoso presents Christ Didn’t Die For All: He Died For … Continue reading →

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The Golden Rule (self=Other) and God

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

The Golden Rule (treat the Other as self; self=Other, as opposed to self>Other, as in egoism, or self<Other, as in some utilitarian theories) is both… the why (the end; consequentialist/teleological theories) and how (the means; conduct/duty theories) of both being (virtue … Continue reading →

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Hosting Christian Carnival #376 on April 20

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

I’ve been granted the honor of hosting the April 20 Christian Carnival.  Click on the hyper-linked words in the previous sentence for submission guidelines (and see below).  You can submit blog posts here, here or here.  Subscribe to the Carnival to get notified of weekly carnivals.  … Continue reading →

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This week’s Christian Carnival is posted

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

Christian Carnival #375 at Jevlir Caravansary.  This carnival features my Craig v Harris debate post mortem, audio and video, as well as my God (is) the Golden Rule (ought) without offending Hume. I’ll be hosting the next carnival.  Here is … Continue reading →

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God (is) the Golden Rule (ought) without offending Hume

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

Would very much appreciate some feedback on this.  I have tried to put all of it in my own words without referring to influential sources.  Clearly some of it needs more reasons (like the GR’s presence in every major culture/religion, how … Continue reading →

Posted in Divine Essentialism, Euthyphro Dilemma, Gettier Problem, Golden Rule, Is-Ought Fallacy, Justified True Belief | 3 Comments

New Facebook page for Christian Carnival, widget fully updated

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

There is a new Facebook page for Christian Carnival, and the widget is fully updated.  “Like” Christian Carnival on Facebook and share with other Christian bloggers and readers.   :)You can put the like box for the FB page in a sidebar on your … Continue reading →

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William Lane Craig v. Sam Harris will indeed be streamed live! :)

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

This just in regarding the Craig-Harris debate at Notre Dame this Thursday, surrounding the issue “Is the foundation of morality natural or supernatural?”—the long-awaited live-streaming link… “I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to get back to you with an … Continue reading →

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Faith in Philosophy: Philosophers’ Carnival #123

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

Faith in Philosophy: Philosophers’ Carnival #123 *** Posted this in reply: Just curious if you reviewed this submission, and why you thought not to include it: http://ichthus77.blogspot.com/2011/03/natural-law-divine-command-and.html Good carnival, nonetheless. Thanks. *** Received email: Hi Maryann, …I did review the … Continue reading →

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