Category Archives: Apologetics

Why Sam Harris’ "objective moral truth" hovers over an abyss…

Let x be any concept that refers.  See Jime’s comment here for background on Sam Harris’ use of the word “objective”. P1:  Every possible meaning of x is subject to change unless there is a being to which an unchanging … Continue reading

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New Philosophers’ Carnival is…

here.  It features my book discussion of Christopher Norris’ Epistemology.

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Norris’ Epistemology book discussion.

Christopher Norris The following has all been moved from here. Norris’ Epistemology; starting point, updates  Norris’ “Epistemology” Intro. I Norris’ “Epistemology” Intro. II Norris’ “Epistemology” Intro. III Norris’ “Epistemology” Intro. IV Norris’ “Epistemology” Ch1.I Norris’ Epistemology Ch1.II-III Norris’ Epistemology Ch2.I Norris’ “Epistemology” … Continue reading

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Craig v Harris debate post mortem, audio, video and transcript

First, here is the audio, part 1 of 9 video and the transcript (thanks to MandM) of The God Debate II between Craig and Harris answering the question “Is the foundation of morality natural or supernatural?”  Second, here is my open letter … Continue reading

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Blog Discussion and Sermon Ideas for Tim Keller’s "The Reason for God"

I have moved everything from here (on my forum) to here (on the blog you are currently reading). Below is an online book discussion of Tim Keller’s The Reason for God, originally posted at ILovePhilosophy.com, followed by some ideas I … Continue reading

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

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

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Evidence for Easter

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

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

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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This week’s Christian Carnival is posted

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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