Author Archives: Maryann Spikes

Hell or Heaven: What about those who have never heard the gospel?

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Maryann Spikes

“What about the unevangelized? What happens to those who have never heard the gospel?”  Some answer that such people are “without excuse” and reference Romans 1:18-32 and 2:14-15, Psalm 19:1-6, Romans 10:18. However… Being without excuse only means that Gentiles, like Jews … Continue reading →

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Groothuis’ "Christian Apologetics" ch.25: The Problem of Evil

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Maryann Spikes

This chapter of Groothuis’ Christian Apologetics tackles the problem of evil.Related are the appendices dealing with hell and Old Testament issues.Groothuis tackles this issue last because one problem should not defeat the entire cumulative case for Christianity and against atheism–it doesn’t exist in a philosophical … Continue reading →

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Defining the good: The Golden Rule

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Maryann Spikes

http://www.pflaum.com IN DESPERATE NEED OF EDITING/UPDATING, DON’T JUDGE! A major argument for God’s existence is that, if there is no God, there is no “true” good, because truth is that which corresponds to reality, to real being. A common counter-argument … Continue reading →

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Bible Study Methods

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Maryann Spikes

I panned Rick Warren’s “Bible Study Methods” for nuggets which can be used in this Bible Narrative Project study. The emphasis will be on observing, asking questions, interpreting and applying—recording everything in a journal, and sharing at least some of it at … Continue reading →

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Groothuis’ "Christian Apologetics" ch. 24: The Challenge of Islam

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Maryann Spikes

This chapter of Groothuis’ Christian Apologetics covers the truth claims of Islam and its objections to Christianity.My Background in Islam (skip this to discuss the chapter) I’ve noticed an odd fascination with Islam in the U.S. post-9-11, a sort of national Stockholm syndrome…the way … Continue reading →

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Groothuis’ "Christian Apologetics" ch. 23: Religious Pluralism

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Maryann Spikes

This chapter of Groothuis’ Christian Apologetics covers the objection that all roads lead to God.The Blind Men and the ElephantThe famous “elephant and the blind men” parable is introduced and, later in the chapter, dismantled. The contradictory claims of differing religions are more … Continue reading →

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Adding A Canonical Link

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Maryann Spikes

Hello…this is a brief tutorial on how to add a “canonical link” to the source of a blog post whose content consists of an off-site blog post. This is important because search engines will not list duplicate content. If you … Continue reading →

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May 2013 Christian Carnival: #Gosnell & #INHUMAN

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Maryann Spikes

Welcome to the May 1, 2013 edition of Christian Carnival!  This month the carnival is Gosnell centered. Especially if you haven’t heard of Dr. Kermit Gosnell, please digest and share these articles. Dr. Gosnell, Abortion, the Church and Adoption on Intelmin by Michael Boling The … Continue reading →

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Call for submissions to the Christian Carnival: #INHUMAN

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Maryann Spikes

Calling all bloggers:  Wednesday, May 1st, 8am-8pm, will you please publish and/or tweet (across all your social networks) a post on late-term abortion, using the #INHUMAN hashtag?   There is going to be an #INHUMAN tweetfest: https://www.facebook.com/events/118639345001205 Here are a selection of pro-life … Continue reading →

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#Gosnell tweets you are free to snag

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Maryann Spikes

Please use these tweets to spread awareness about the Kermit Gosnell trial. Fill in any leftover characters by hash-tagging local and main stream media, and your politicians. Join the #inhuman Tweetfest Wednesday, May 1, 8am-8pm. ***For tweet coverage on Gosnell … Continue reading →

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