Biblical Apologetics Defined and Defended

I know that the image on the left shows how some people understand what "apologetics" is. I disagree. Look at how Dr. James White defines "apologetics" and it is way more accurate!



Biblical Apologetics Defined and Defended

John 5:26 and the Nature of Christian Truth

John 5:26 and the Nature of Christian Truth

Are we all atheists? | True Freethinker

In a word: No! Mariano has posted a couple of videos featuring William Lane Craig answering this question.





Are we all atheists? | True Freethinker

PZ Myers Responds in a Self-Interested Way to Local Conditions | True Freethinker

Mariano has posted a great essay regarding how PZ Myers discusses Morality. I think he shows just how backwards and bankrupt such thinking as Myers' really is. 

PZ Myers Responds in a Self-Interested Way to Local Conditions | True Freethinker

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Christian Apologetics - Life and Doctrine: Historical Jesus – Three Centuries Worth of Citations

My friend, Mariano, has pointed me to this link on his blog before but now I think it's important to make special mention of it. In this post, he lists about 236 references to Jesus, most of them outside the Bible! This is an important list! Go ahead and look up the references!

Christian Apologetics - Life and Doctrine: Historical Jesus – Three Centuries Worth of Citations

The Case for Lee Strobel | True Freethinker

Mariano has posted a list of resources from Lee Strobel.  This is a great list for anyone who  would like to read more of his stuff.

The Case for Lee Strobel | True Freethinker

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Asking the Wrong Marian Questions ...

 TurretinFan posted a great article discussing if there are really is an exaltation of Jesus' mother Mary to rival God. I think he explains very well how this is done and that we should not do it!

Asking the Wrong Marian Questions ...

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YouTube - Richard Dawkins - Tells a Black Man He's an 'African Ape'

Mariano pointed me to this particular video. I think it shows who Richard Dawkins is. Make no mistake I don't think he is racist but I do think it shows how thoughtless anyone can be. Equating Black people to apes is never going to be non-offensive considering the historical past. Maybe because he is British he doesn't get the cultural slap in the face because I don't know if this was ever a deal in England or not as it is here. Not good. You can see the look on the man's face. I recognize him. He is a Catholic Bishop from Africa and he most definitely got the point I'm making.



YouTube - Richard Dawkins - Tells a Black Man He's an 'African Ape'

Apologetics 315: Resurrection Quiz Game

Follow the link for a quiz in which you can test your knowledge on the evidence of Jesus' Resurrection. Plus more about the book by Gary Habermas and Michael Licona titled: The Case for the Resurrection.

Apologetics 315: Resurrection Quiz Game

Atheist vs. Christian debate - Morality: Natural or Supernatural? | True Freethinker

Mariano was in an official debate back in March regarding Morality. The debate video is now available to be seen on YouTube. He is planning to post clips and comments in the future.



Atheist vs. Christian debate - Morality: Natural or Supernatural? | True Freethinker

The Flying Spaghetti Monster elucidated by William Lane Craig—who amassed the meatballs? | True Freethinker

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Mariano has posted a great video in which William Lane Craig answers the common atheist objection to the existence of God by way of appealing to the idea that we can't prove that a flying spaghetti monster does not exist. I get tired of this argument. See how William Lane Craig answers the objection.




The Flying Spaghetti Monster elucidated by William Lane Craig—who amassed the meatballs? | True Freethinker

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Jesus in the Qur'an

Recently, James White wrote a great post regarding Dr Caner. I don't want to focus on the comments made about mistakes Caner made. Instead I'd like to point to the graphic the lists all the places Jesus was mentioned in the Qur'an.

Simple Mistakes, Confused Defenses

John Loftus reduced to absurdity—without apology, by his own admission | True Freethinker

Mariano has posted a great video regarding a discussion between bloggers Paul Manta vs John W. Loftus on Gene Cook Jr.'s radio show "The Narrow Mind." Loftus tries to defend his Atheist's worldview and comes up short. It's not that Loftus is stupid just that his position on Christianity and God are indefensible. I'd like to know if Loftus has ever pointed to these interviews on his blog? Hmmmm. He may have but I will have to check.










John Loftus reduced to absurdity—without apology, by his own admission | True Freethinker

Common Sense Atheism » CPBD 045: Richard Carrier – Is Christianity Responsible for Science?

Here is an interview with Richard Carrier in which he tries to explain why Christians are wrong in saying that science needed Christianity. I agree with him but I think he's over-reaching.  I haven't heard Christian scientist ever try to suggest that no science was ever done without Christianity. I wouldn't ever try to argue that. It's amazing that some atheists are more than willing to argue that the ancients were knowledgeable about a great much of science and engineering, yet when it comes to believing that they the can correctly record historical events they are inept. Carrier makes good points that the ancients did see order in the universe and studied it. The interview is interesting but I can barely hear the interviewer but you can hear Carrier very well. I disagree with much of Carrier's conclusions but we need to be careful not to assume that God does not give nonbelievers enough grace to be moral or to learn about the Universe He created.

 ¹⁸The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, ¹⁹since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. ²⁰For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.- Romans 1:18-20

Common Sense Atheism » CPBD 045: Richard Carrier – Is Christianity Responsible for Science?

Apologetics 315: Apologist Interview: Keith Kendrex of Evidence4Faith

Recently, Brian Auten interviewed Keith Kendrex about his experiences as he came to Christ and how Apologetics has been important in his life and ministry including the Evidence4Faith radio broadcast.

Apologetics 315: Apologist Interview: Keith Kendrex of Evidence4Faith

Will William Lane Craig debate Richard Dawkins? | True Freethinker

Richard Dawkins is a plain coward. Mariano has posted a couple of awesome posts logically demonstrating that if Dawkins really wanted to stack his arguments against God's existence up against one of the best scholars Christianity has to offer today, he'd be hard pressed to ignore William Lane Craig. Mariano quotes Dawkins as saying:

As for William Lane Craig, Richard Dawkins has stated, “I've never heard of William Craig” and that he will not debate this stranger as “A debate with him might look good on his resume, but it wouldn't look good on mine!”

In my opinion, it's Dawkins resume would surely suffer because he would loose this debate hands down. I'd put Dawkins up against many scholars without even batting an eye, and they wouldn't either because they already know what the outcome would be. So does Dawkins, that is why he will not debate them. He can already smell his blood in the water. On the following links, Mariano lists Dr. William Lane's credentials - his educations, many of his publications, a list of some of his debate opponents - all of which add up to Dr. Craig more than being worthy to debate any subject Dawkins would like to discuss in a public, moderated debate. I think the better question is: Is Dawkins worthy to debate William Lane Craig?


Will William Lane Craig debate Richard Dawkins? | True Freethinker
William Lane Craig - Various Texts

Michael Shermer and Ben Witherington Discuss the Gospels | True Freethinker

Mariano has posted a couple of great  videos regarding Michael Shermer. In the first video Shermer and Dr. Ben Witherington discuss whether or not the Gospels are trustworthy. Shermer as an atheist comes up really short! Mariano does a great job explaining why Shermer is fundamentally wrong. You can read the post at the link below and i really wanted to share the graphic he posted summing up Shermer's inadequate argumentation - this time concerning whether scientists lost their jobs because of their position on Intelligent Design or not.






Michael Shermer and Ben Witherington Discuss the Gospels | True Freethinker

Truthbomb Apologetics: Audio: Is God Arrogant and Egotistical? by Paul Copan

Is God a Moral Monster?: Making Sense of the Old Testament God

Here is a lecture with Paul Copan on his recent book about reconciling God's character with what many people think are horrible examples of immorality in the Bible - theodicy. He is always great listen to. Thanks, Chad!

Truthbomb Apologetics: Audio: Is God Arrogant and Egotistical? by Paul Copan

Hermeneutics 101: Old Testament Narratives | Apologetic Junkie

Here is a great article giving methods for hermeneutics.

Hermeneutics 101: Old Testament Narratives | Apologetic Junkie

Apologetics 315: Peter S. Williams vs. Peter Cave Debate: Is Belief in God Reasonable?

Brian Auten recently published a debate about if belief in God is Reasonable. The debate is interesting to me because the arguments for and against God have not changed. The best thing about this is that Peter Williams does a great job summarizing ontological and cosmological arguments for God's existence.

Apologetics 315: Peter S. Williams vs. Peter Cave Debate: Is Belief in God Reasonable?

French psychiatrists and psychologists diagnose Darth Vader with borderline personality disorder (BPD)

Darth Vader - a teaching aid? Yup. I think this article makes some good point.  However, Anakin's problems came between episodes 1 and 2. He seemed mental to me even before his mother was killed in episode 2? I would like to see stories explaining what happened to Anakin. How did he turn into a emo-teen? Did Obi-wan mess up in raising him? Now those would  be interesting stories.

French psychiatrists and psychologists diagnose Darth Vader with borderline personality disorder (BPD)

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Beggars All: Reformation And Apologetics: The Great Schisms of the Fifth Century

John Bugay has written a great article discussing the various sects that spun off from Christianity and how things were different and changed. It is further suggested that Muhammad was influenced by these sects instead of Bible-based Christianity.

Beggars All: Reformation And Apologetics: The Great Schisms of the Fifth Century

Dr. Claude Mariottini - Professor of Old Testament: The Portraits of the Apostles Peter and John

Dr. Mariottini has called attention to an article about a very recent discovery! 4th century portraits of  Peter, James, John, and Paul! This is cool. I sure wish that there were better pictures to see them  full on.

Dr. Claude Mariottini - Professor of Old Testament: The Portraits of the Apostles Peter and John

Answering Muslims: Thomas More Law Center Represents Four Christian Missionaries Arrested at Arab Festival in Dearborn

Here is some more news regarding the arrests of Christians at an Arab Festival:

Arrested on charges of Breach of the Peace are: Negeen Mayel, Dr. Nabeel Qureshi, Paul Rezkalla, and David Wood. Mayel, an eighteen year old female, whose parents emigrated from Afghanistan and a recent convert from Islam to Christianity, was also charged with failure to obey a police officer’s orders. She was approximately 100 feet away and videotaping a discussion with some Muslims when her camera was seized.

I'm glad that they have good legal representation . I wanna see how this plays out because it has far reaching consequences.

Answering Muslims: Thomas More Law Center Represents Four Christian Missionaries Arrested at Arab Festival in Dearborn

ghettoManga: Boondocks TOASTED Tyler Perry this episode!

I saw this great post on the ghettoManga regarding last Sunday's episode of Boondocks. I don't think they just toasted Tyler Perry, they blasted him and his work. I thought it was funny in many ways. I do not think that Perry is a homosexual, however I've got to admit that as Christians we open ourselves up to ridicule condoning cross dressing when we endorse Madea. I like Perry's work and I think that his non-Madea plays and movies are his best work. However he can't seem to get as much support without Madea. Which is sad. Many people try to look over the fact that Tyler Perry is cross dressing because he is giving good solid Christian messages and using humor to give it. The issue is so subtle. Do the end truly justify the means? I don't think so. On top of that, we bear just as much responsibility as Hollywood. I think the Hollywood execs are interested in making money regardless of the message being sent. They want Madea to continue because the character sells. I mean a lot of people went to see Madea Goes To Jail but did not go see Why Did I Get Married?



ghettoManga: Boondocks TOASTED Tyler Perry this episode!

A list of over 700 inconsistencies in the Bible From www.skepticsannotatedbible.com

Many of the atheists I've spoken to on Twitter/Facebook/and blogs are using a single source for contradictions in religious books. They are using the Skeptic's Annotated Bible /Quran / Book of Mormon  website. It's a searchable and indexed site for finding "problem passages" - you know magic bullets they think they can use to substantiate their rejection of God. They tell themselves the Bible is wrong.  One of the things they make available on their site is a 45 page list claiming 700 contradictions in the Bible - organized according to the books of the Bible. They don't hold any water. I'm planning a series of posts responding to those passages that I have not discussed on this blog.



bible-inconsistencies.pdf (application/pdf Object)

Online Videos - Muhammad in the Old Testament

James White was a guest on the ABNASAT broadcast in which how to look at Muhammad from the point of view of the Old Testament.The question being discussed is whether or not the Old Testament speaks of Muhammad or not. Take a look.




Online Videos - Muhammad in the Old Testament

Answering Muslims: Dearborn Police: Defending Islam against the Constitution

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Like Paul often did when he was arrested, David Wood returned to the Muslim Festival where he was arrested last Friday.




Answering Muslims: Dearborn Police: Defending Islam against the Constitution