Author Archives: Maryann Spikes

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 →

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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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Open letter to William Lane Craig regarding April 7 debate with Sam Harris

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

[ Reposting from Friday. ] I know you are a seasoned apologist but wondered if you will be using Hume’s is-ought fallacy, and Harris’ appreciation of correspondence theory, to question Harris on what his real ought corresponds to in reality, … Continue reading →

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William Lane Craig v Lawrence Krauss debate audio, post-mortem

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

Debate audio: http://apologetics315.blogspot.com/2011/03/william-lane-craig-vs-lawrence-krauss.html?spref=fb A brief post-mortem from Craig: http://www.facebook.com/notes/reasonable-faith/a-brief-post-mortem/144625275604375 This just happened last night and I haven’t had a chance to listen as my computer wouldn’t let me. So I’m going to try the audio tonight–just downloaded.

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Natural law, divine command and Euthyphro’s dilemma resolved

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

…using Hume’s is-ought distinction’s mirror concept, the ought-is distinction***. Euthyphro’s dilemma: “Is the pious loved by the gods because it is pious? Or is it pious because it is loved by the gods?” This can be reworded to read “Is … Continue reading →