Category Archives: Apologetics

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

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

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

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

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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Call for submissions to the Christian Carnival: #INHUMAN

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

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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Why do I tweet so much about #Gosnell?

Before I heard about the Gosnell murder trial, I posted very rarely on abortion, out of sensitivity to the women who have made such a painful choice. I also figured there was no point swimming against the unchangeable culture-of-death tide … Continue reading

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Groothuis’ “Christian Apologetics” ch.22: The Resurrection of Jesus

This chapter of Groothuis’ Christian Apologetics covers the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus (which is evidence that the Father approves of everything he said and did in his ministry on earth).The significance of the resurrection:  “Of all the world’s religions, Christianity alone … Continue reading

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Groothuis’ “Christian Apologetics” ch.21: Defending the Incarnation

The two major issues covered in this chapter of Groothuis’ Christian Apologetics are: 1) the “God or a bad man” argument for Jesus’ deity, and 2) the logical coherence of a “Godman” (someone who is both God and man).The “God or a … Continue reading

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Groothuis’ “Christian Apologetics” ch.20: The Claims, Credentials and Achievements of Jesus Christ

This chapter of Groothuis’ Christian Apologetics shows how Jesus’ beliefs and actions in themselves are an apologetic for a high Christology. Since I cannot reproduce the whole chapter, here are some highlights:Matthew tells of Jesus’ virgin birth, which means that he is fully … Continue reading

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