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The Humean-Platonic tripartite (Ought-Is-Belief) theory of (moral) knowledge
The Humean-Platonic tripartite (Ought-Is-Belief) theory of (moral) knowledge It is possible to blend Hume’s is-ought distinction (1) in Ethics with Plato’s justified-true-belief theory of knowledge. Simply put, whatever sort of beliefs one is talking about, including moral beliefs, they must be … Continue reading
Groothuis’ "Christian Apologetics" ch.6: Truth Defined and Defended
The apologetics study group LOVES this quote from Groothuis’ Christian Apologetics: “We may be entitled to our own opinions, but we are not entitled to our own facts.” p. 124 It’s actually a variant of a quote commonly attributed to Daniel Patrick … Continue reading
Groothuis’ "Christian Apologetics" ch.5: Distortions, The God I Don’t Believe In
This chapter of Groothuis’ Christian Apologetics is full of good stuff. “The rise of science in the West is unique in world history. As Stark says, Real science arose only once: in Europe. China, Islam, India, and ancient Greece and Rome each had … Continue reading
This week’s Christian Carnival is…
…here. I host it at my new on-line portfolio blog :) I am not including my own submission this time, because I am still chewing on an idea for an article that talks about the difference between Hume’s is-ought distinction, which … Continue reading
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Is there no truth, are all beliefs true, or is there only one truth?
This is something to consider in relationship to these objections to the objective truth of Christianity: 1) Claiming that Christianity is “the” truth steps on other people’s toes. 2) Science doesn’t even know the answers, and yet you claim to. … Continue reading
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Problem: If God is good and all-powerful, why does he not prevent evil, suffering and hell?
My thoughts on the solution: 1. Unconditional love is impossible if suffering and evil are impossible. God, like a good father, allows us to learn from our mistakes, rather than dysfunctionally protecting us from them by a) preventing us from making them, … Continue reading
Walk to the Cross (Easter Prep), pt.2: External/Internal Evidence
Back in February I posted part one of a lecture series on the Gospels by Tim McGrew entitled “Who Wrote the Gospels?” Then, mid-March I posted Professor McGrew’s answer to my question, “Did Christians ‘reinterpret’ Old Testament passages to be … Continue reading
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Groothuis’ "Christian Apologetics" ch.4: The Christian Worldview
“Thus from a Christian perspective, we perennially face the dual temptation either to demote ourselves below what we truly are (despair) or to promote ourselves above our true status (hubris). All in all, humans are unique among the living.” p. … Continue reading
True Reason apologists not welcome at Reason Rally of atheists
Tom Gilson’s morning view of rally The Reason Rally of atheists and skeptics is gathering today upon the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to celebrate a common lack of belief in any particular faith and to demarginalize as a collective … Continue reading
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David Silverman of American Atheists: Reason Rally not about dialogue
Reposting from In Defense of the Christian Faith: With the secular Reason Rally only a few days away, I am featuring a guest post today from Tom Gilson titled, “REASON RALLY ORGANIZER TO REASONING CHRISTIANS: WE WANT NO DIALOGUE.” Tom … Continue reading
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