Category Archives: Apologetics

Evidence for Easter

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

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

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

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

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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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 →

Posted in Divine Essentialism, Euthyphro Dilemma, Gettier Problem, Golden Rule, Is-Ought Fallacy, Justified True Belief | 3 Comments

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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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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