Madeleine on Unbelievable? | MandM
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Madeleine on Unbelievable? | MandM
Madeleine on Unbelievable? | MandM
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Sunday Quote: Thomas Jefferson on Design - Apologetics 315
Image via WikipediaA few weeks ago, Brian Auten posted the following quote from Thomas Jefferson. "I hold (without appeal to revelation) that when we take a view of the Universe, in its parts general or particular, it is impossible for the human mind not to perceive and feel a conviction of design, consummate skill, and indefinite power in every atom of its composition....So irresistible are these evidences of an intelligent and powerful Agent that, of the infinite numbers of men who have existed thro’ all the time, they have believed, in the proportion of a million at least to Unit, in the hypothesis of an eternal pre-existence of a creator, rather than in that of a self-existent Universe."I like the fact that Brian posted this given how people usually point out how anti-Christian Thomas Jefferson was. As if the fact that he was not a believer in Christ and what the Bible says about Christ is reason to chuck Christianity under the bus. It turns out that Jefferson was no willing to go as far as today's atheists are willing to go.
- Thomas Jefferson
Sunday Quote: Thomas Jefferson on Design - Apologetics 315
Lara Logan Speaks Out About Assault In Egypt: 'They Raped Me With Their Hands' (VIDEO)
Lara Logan Speaks Out About Assault In Egypt: 'They Raped Me With Their Hands' (VIDEO)
Lara Logan breaks her silence on '60 Minutes': 'They raped me with their hands' | Show Tracker | Los Angeles Times
Faithful Thinkers: Article: Review of "Love Wins"
Do not Ask for whom the Bell tolls…… A Chapter by Chapter review of ‘Love Wins’ | The Bible and Culture
Faithful Thinkers: Article: Review of "Love Wins"- Part 2
Fallacy Friday: Ad Populum (Appeals to Popularity) - Apologetics 315
Fallacy Friday: Ad Populum (Appeals to Popularity) - Apologetics 315
Friday, May 6, 2011
Debunking Christianity: Did You Know? Odds on the Resurrection of Jesus Are 100,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 to 1
Debunking Christianity: Did You Know? Odds on the Resurrection of Jesus Are 100,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 to 1
which in turn is linked to the following:
Odds on the Resurrection of Jesus: 100,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 to 1
I tend to not argue from statistics because you can make it say whatever you want. Given the way you spin it you can make something seem likely or not so likely. Deane Galbraith tries to debunk Dr Tim McGrew and Dr Lydia McGrew on a paper they did in which they argued that from a statistics point of view Jesus' Resurrection was very probable. He tries but in my opinion fails. For me the Resurrection isn't about probabilities. Either it happened or it did not. I believe it did. End of story. There is enough historical evidence and personal experience with the resurrected Jesus to insure that it makes sense to base your life around the fact of Jesus. I did also find an interview Dr. Lydia McGrew did regarding Philosophy, Apologetics, and this paper. The link to it follow.
Lydia on The Probability of Christianity
Thinking God's Thoughts: The Viral Representative's Argument for Homosexual Marriage
I agree with Brennon's comments. Dr. James White agrees with Brennon also.
Thinking God's Thoughts: The Viral Representative's Argument for Homosexual Marriage
Yesterday on the Dividing Line: Analysis of Minnesota Representative's Comments
A Refutation of Fitzgerald's "Nailed": Part 1 - Historical Relativism and Presuppositions
A Refutation of Fitzgerald's "Nailed": Part 1 - Historical Relativism and Presuppositions
Answering Muslims: President Obama's Alternative Bin Laden Speech
Answering Muslims: President Obama's Alternative Bin Laden Speech
Answering Muslims: Six Suicidal Assumptions about Islam
The conclusions we reach reflect the assumptions we make. Start with false assumptions and you reach false conclusions. Start with suicidal assumptions and you reach suicidal conclusions. We don’t have to make these mistakes ourselves; our leaders are making them on our behalf. We and our children will suffer the consequences.
Islam has a foothold in our country. If you want to prevent that becoming a stranglehold by means of the “peace process” described in 5 above, you need to join the Resistance.
This one is a must-read!
Answering Muslims: Six Suicidal Assumptions about Islam
The Kingdom of David and Archaeology | Dr. Claude Mariottini – Professor of Old Testament
People who are not familiar with the maximalist/minimalist controversy should read Shtull-Trauring’s article. In addition, those who are not familiar with the archeological argument put forth by both groups to support their respective views will learn much from this article. It is a long article, but here is an opportunity for people to educate themselves about the issues that divide archeologists, biblical scholars, and even Christians.Read the article to find out more.
The Kingdom of David and Archaeology | Dr. Claude Mariottini – Professor of Old Testament
Thursday, May 5, 2011
President Bush Reacts to Osama Bin Laden's Death with Will Ferrell from Will Ferrell, Adam "Ghost Panther" McKay, dannyjelinek, Brian Lane, Chris Kelly, Zach Zdziebko, Colton Dunn, BoTown Sound, Shauna O'Toole, and FOD Team
The Death of Biblical Minimalism vs Harry McCall: Mosaic Authorship of the Pentateuch is Unfounded
Dr. Mariottini defined Biblical Minimalism as follows:
Biblical minimalists have a very low concept of the Bible. Those who hold a minimalist view of the Bible believe that the Bible was written in the Persian period and that the facts contained in the Bible cannot be used to write an authoritative history of Biblical Israel.
Dr. Mariottini goes on to explain why scholarship is moving away from that view. Juxtaposed with McCall' statement it becomes obvious that Mariottini's post addresses McCall's concerns in a general fashion. McCall is quoted as writing:
The belief that either Moses wrote the Pentateuch or that it predates the Deuteronomistic History (Deuteronomy – II Kings) is unfounded by the Biblical facts themselves:
(Yet it is clear that Jesus thought Moses gave Israel the Law: “Did not Moses give you the Law,…” John 7: 19). Thus, if the modern critical view of the Bible is correct, then Jesus himself is subject to error.)
Point A: Why do latter books of the Bible totally ignore early Mosaic Laws - such as when Elijah is commanded by God to eat what unclean ravens brought (1 Kings 17:6) - especially when the Law clearly forbids eating that which has been torn by beasts?
1. "You shall be holy men to Me, therefore you shall not eat any flesh torn to pieces in the field; you shall throw it to the dogs." Exodus 22: 31
2. "Also the fat of an animal which dies and the fat of an animal torn by beasts may be put to any other use, but you must certainly not eat it." Lev. 7: 24
3. "He shall not eat an animal which dies or is torn by beasts, becoming unclean by it; I am the LORD." Lev 22: 8)
Some more Biblcial proofs of the LATE creation of the “Mosaic Law” (Pentateuch) is listed below:
Point B: Why did Samuel hesitate to anoint a king over Israel (1 Samuel 8) when Samuel already had Deuteronomy 17: 15?
Point C: Why did Elijah build an altar to Yahweh away from the legitimate central sanctuary?
Point D: Why can Hezekiah quote no “Mosaic Law” for his reform, whereas Josiah does (2 Chronicles 31 to 2 Kings 23)?
Point E: Why does Deuteronomy permit Levites to come to the altar where as Leviticus does not? Link.
Again while, Mariottini does not address points A-E, he does talk about why we should think of the Pentateuch as authoritative regarding the Biblical history of Biblical Israel - which McCall denies. This discussion does not depend on whether or not you believe Moses wrote the Pentateuch in his own hand or if was passed from Moses by oral tradition. The bottom line is that Jesus in various places in the Old Testament testified that the Law came from Moses and many times appealed to it as binding and authoritative. This is a point worth contending on. I will be giving a more detailed response to McCall's 5 points because they deserve some added space and time to wrestle with. I would highly suggest that anyone interested in this issue should read Dr. Mariottini's article closely at the following link.
The Death of Biblical Minimalism | Dr. Claude Mariottini – Professor of Old Testament
You can read McCall's quote at the following link:
Debunking Christianity: Harry McCall: Mosaic Authorship of the Pentateuch is Unfounded
First Look Inside at Martin Luther Graphic Novel – We are Ready to Take Your Orders Now | CyberBrethren-A Lutheran Blog
Luther Goes to the Cartoon Network
First Look Inside at Martin Luther Graphic Novel – We are Ready to Take Your Orders Now | CyberBrethren-A Lutheran Blog
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Hidden Gems in Old Apologetics Literature by Tim McGrew - Apologetics 315
McGrew shows that some of the most famous and useful literature from previous centuries have been forgotten and makes me wonder if today's great works might be forgotten in 100 years.
Be sure to visit the Library of Historical Apologetics for more classical apologetic works.
Hidden Gems in Old Apologetics Literature by Tim McGrew - Apologetics 315
YouTube - Theology Matters: May God Grant You an Interview
YouTube - Theology Matters: May God Grant You an Interview
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
FacePalm of the Day #76 - Debunking Christianity: The Christian Faith Makes a Person Stupid
I wonder if a person makes a poor argument, does that equate to that person being "dimwit"? If that is the case, then what does that say about Loftus himself whom routinely makes poor arguments. This is a case in point: who says that Biblical Christianity has been "debunked at any time? And what exactly has been proven wrong? How does Loftus prove this "evolution" of theology? He can't. No one can. If he's referring to the Gnostics and other fringe groups it's not a good analogy. They can't be substantiated in the Bible. If they can't be substantiated in the Bible refuting them is not just easy but also does not refute Christianity.How many people have claimed to have finally debunked God? Way too many, This has been going on for centuries and someone is always popping up claiming to “Finally debunk God,The reason dimwit, is because Christianity is like a chameleon, ever changing in response to its culture, our criticisms, and science. The Christianities of yesteryear have been debunked. That's why you hold to the one you do today. And your type of Christianity will be replaced slowly into the future as well.
If God wasn’t real then why did it take over 2000 years to “Finally Debunk” Christianity? I call this “The Finally Debunk Crew”
Link
Debunking Christianity: The Christian Faith Makes a Person Stupid
Biblical Studies and Technological Tools: MySword Bible App for Android
Biblical Studies and Technological Tools: MySword Bible App for Android
PSN, Bin Laden, and the Impact of One - Sessler's Soapbox - G4tv.com
Image via WikipediaI really like Adam Sessler. I really enjoy his comments on culture, movies, and video games. Given the many events of the past week I couldn't pass up the chance to hear his opinion.PSN, Bin Laden, and the Impact of One - Sessler's Soapbox - G4tv.com
Monday, May 2, 2011
Hector Avalos: No Judgment Day on May 21
36 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son,[f] but only the Father. 37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; 39 and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 40 Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. 41 Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left.
42 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. 43 But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. 44 So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. - Matt 24:36-44
This isn't the first time Camping has made false prophesies of the end of the world. He said the same thing about 1994 and 2000. We just need to heed what Jesus said.
Hector Avalos: No Judgment Day on May 21
Camping has been refuted in public. Look at this.
THE APOLOGETIC FRONT: Daniel 4:34-35 and the Sovereignty of God
“But at the end of that period, I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven and my reason returned to me, and I blessed the Most High and praised and honored Him who lives forever; For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, And His kingdom endures from generation to generation.
“All the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, But He does according to His will in the host of heaven And among the inhabitants of earth; And no one can ward off His hand Or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’” (Daniel 4:34–35)I completely agree with Mike because if you believe the rest of scripture, what other conclusion is possible. God certainly showed Nebuchadnezzar who was in charge. Personally, I'd rather learn from his experience instead of experiencing that lesson first hand.
THE APOLOGETIC FRONT: Daniel 4:34-35 and the Sovereignty of God
Al-Qaida's Head Osama Bin Laden Dead
This is not just about avenging the thousands who died September 11, 2001. Make no mistake, given another chance Bin Laden would have attacked the United States again and we had to get him so that no one else thinks they can attack the United States with impunity. Also given the past week in American politics, this is even sweeter. Donald Trump and the tea baggers and some Republicans have been criticizing and calling Obama's abilities and character into question - not just his policies. They forced the President of the United States to provide a Birth certificate!? And then insinuated that he only got the opportunities he's had because of affirmative action and didn't deserve them. They went as far as demanding he provide this transcripts and grades! Why? Because he is African American and they are doing all they can to discredit him. Given all of this, I was really impressed with Obama's speech Saturday night at the White House Correspondence Dinner. I watched the look on his face. It was a look of victory and triumph and I though that it was because he was finally able to respond to those morons and put them in their place. He pawned Trump in public and he told the truth!! It was priceless. I see now it was even better than that. Obama already knew at that point that Osama Bin Laden was dead and they had the body (If I understand the timeline correctly) or he already knew the operation was on its way. He just sat back and let them ignorantly say what ever they wanted and Sunday night came the whammy. It could not be any better.
I knew Obama was a good politician, but I had no idea how much of a poker face he has. I would had been sprung this on Trump a lot sooner. Some people have said that Obama is the worse President ever. I disagree. I mean you have to give the man some props for this one. He certainly isn't the worse and I don't agree with everything he does or says, but I wouldn't agree completely with any President. C'mon, lets try to be fair. A lot of Americans are celebrating...and I'm just waiting to see what the Republicans are going to say about this. I know it's early but some candidates for memes are already making it around the internet!
Here are two of my favorites:
YouTube - Al-Qaida Head Bin Laden Dead
Obama's Swagger Reminds Everyone That He Is Owning This Osama Moment
In related news, a couple of people unknowingly live-blogged the operation in Pakistan via Twitter!!!!
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