Author Archives: Maryann Spikes

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 →

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Just Love

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

When people say “God is both love and just” (usually when hell, or predestination vs. free will, is the topic) they make love and forgiveness look unjust, and they make justice look unloving and unforgiving. But true love is just, … Continue reading →

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Philosophers’ Carnival #122

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

Welcome to the 122nd fortnightly edition of Philosophers’ Carnival!  Without too much ado [ besides a plug for the Carnival’s new FB page ] I present to you a philosophers’ blog carnival that is (this round) predominantly about mostly Philosophy of Religion and mostly Ethics…with a smidge … Continue reading →

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Notes: Judges 4-5:31, Ruth 2:1-23

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

Judges 4-5:31, Ruth 2:1-23 Bible Narrative Project Judges: Of course I am rather partial to this Deborah character, as well as to Jael. Barak…hm…the name reminds me of Barack Obama. Ruth: Ruth is gleaning in Boaz’ field to help Naomi, and … Continue reading →

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Philosophers’ Carnival call for submissions

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

This blog will be the host of the next (March 14) edition of Philosophers’ Carnival.  Submit your favorite recent philosophy blog article here by March 12. Happy blogging :) Maryann P.S.  Philosophers’ Carnival is now on FB–“like” it :)

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Notes: Judges 3:9-31, Ruth 1:14-22

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

Judges 3:9-31, Ruth 1:14-22 Bible Narrative Project Judges: The story of Ehud is one of my favorites. Dude walks right into the king’s domain and the sword goes all the way into the fat. So much bravery, so much disgustingness. Ruth: … Continue reading →

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