Faceplant of the Day - Confusing Body Parts With Value of Religion

So how does the picture below perfectly illustrate what a faceplant looks like?  Comparing religion to a penis is really sad especially tying it to the way  some men misuse that part of their body to abuse others. Here is one of the issues that really make the comparison stupid: does the fact that women don't have penises mean that they can't have a religion or be proud of  their religion? Obviously they can. Also men who would misuse their bodies to abuse others do so for their own gratification. If someone shares their religion with you for their own gratification, they are doing it wrong.

Atheism and Rape - YouTube

Mariano Grinbank has posted a video trilogy about what various atheists and otherwise evolutionists have to say about rape, morality, etc. I think that the subject, while uncomfortable, is vitally important. Many atheists do and everyone should deplore rape and not do it. That's not the issue. The problem comes from the idea that there are some morons who still choose to rape others and society should catch these people, punish them, and protect the rest of society from them. I think most people [normal] agree that this must be done but how do you substantiate the right to do it? Why is rape wrong if there is no standard? The truth is that the way people try to answer questions like these without God not only surprises me but disgusts me. Watch the video playlist, but prepare to see a lot of fail.






Atheism and Rape - YouTube

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the a-atheism blog: Christopher Hitchens & Stagecoach Humiliate Richard Dawkins

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I've been looking and exploring the much material that has been posted about Christopher Hitchens upon his passing and I think thank at the article I've linked to this post deserves much attention. It underscores many differences between Christopher Hitchens and Dr Richard Dawkins. The other thing that appears in this article is a post to a video of Dr William Lane Craig commenting on Hitchens. I think that the fact that people disagreed with Hitchens yet respected him and they him says a lot about the man - much good things. The important thing to remember is that Hitchens has gone to where he belongs and one day we will all go to where we belong - with God or apart from God. Personally I want to be with God.




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Faithful Thinkers: Cartoons, Animal Death, and Theology

What does one of the Looney Tunes episodes tell us about "the challenge of so much animal death in God's creation"? How does this affect theology regarding death before sin? Quite a bit. Just read Luke Nix'as article!





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Answering Muslims: James White vs. Abdullah Kunde: "Can God Become a Man?"

The video for the debate on the incarnation between James White and Abdullah Kunde is now posted!!!




Answering Muslims: James White vs. Abdullah Kunde: "Can God Become a Man?"

Battles For E-Supremacy [infographic]

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Truthbomb Apologetics: Counterpoints: John Loftus and Frank Turek on the Death of Christopher Hitchens

Over on Truthbomb Apologetics, Chad posted two comments regarding the death of Christopher Hitchens. I think he did something amazing: allowing us to see how one of Hitchens' fellow atheists looks at this and how a Christian - one of Hitchen's debate opponents - view the same man.

John Loftus: "Many Christians are thinking he’s burning in hell. Some others may even say this. But it is a disgrace to humanity to even think this abhorrent thought about such a brilliantly good man...this statement burns me up to no end. It is more repulsive than any thought I can conceive...may his memory live on. He has changed the world for the better." [1]

Frank Turek: "There is no one with whom I disagreed more who I admired so much. I don’t see how anyone who knew Christopher Hitchens could think that a man with such admirable qualities and talents was nothing more than a collection of chemicals– the product of unexplained random processes. Christopher’s intellect, wit, courage, and passion are evidence to me of a Divine Being– a Divine Being who loves human freedom so much that He would even allow the gifts He bestows to be used against Him." [2]

1. http://freethoughtblogs.com/loftus/2011/12/16/christopher-hitchens-is-now-burning-in-hell/
2. http://www.crossexamined.org/blog/?p=258

I usually follow Loftus' blog Debunking Christianity, but he seems to have abandoned it for another site (see the reference note from Chad below), but it's interesting that to Loftus, Hitchens was too good to burn in hell. I'd like to see his reasoning for that. But be that as it may, Frank Turek's comments show how Hitchen's death should be looked on and brings up a great point - God blesses us despite ourselves. Not because we deserve it - but because He is soo good. It's a striking contrast. Loftus is fixated on his perception of God's goodness (none of us are good enough to stand before a holy God), while Turek is focused on God's goodness. Notice how although he and Hitchens disagreed on a lot of things, Turek says nothing mean or derogatory. In the quote there isn't even speculation on Hitchen's eternal destiny. I think Turek's attitude, like Peter Hitchens' attitude, is the one we should have when looking at the life and legacy of Christopher Hitchens.

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Answering Muslims: Abu Mussab Wajdi Akkari Condemns Freedom of Speech

David Wood asked a great question:

But what happens when Muslims themselves say that Islam doesn't allow Freedom of Speech? Should we call these Muslims "racists" or "Islamophobes"?

In my Opinion Freedom of Speech means that we protect everyone's right to say or write anything they want whether or not we agree with them - no matter how stupid it is. But that means that anyone else has the right to point out why it is stupid.

Answering Muslims: Abu Mussab Wajdi Akkari Condemns Freedom of Speech

Answering Muslims: Pakistani Christians Face Alienation, Discrimination

It is good to remember that we have many Christians in the world today suffering because they refuse to give up Jesus.



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Radio Free Geneva! An Examination of James McCarthy's Sermon on Calvinism

Okay, I admit it. I really like the "Radio Free Geneva" programs on Dr James White's Dividing Line webcast. Here is the latest!

Radio Free Geneva! An Examination of James McCarthy's Sermon on Calvinism

Infographic: The State of Muslim America - News - GOOD

Here is an infographic about Muslims in America. Follow the link to see it and interact with it.

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Can We Trust the Bible? Audio by Craig Blomberg - Apologetics 315

Brian Auten recently posted a short interview in which John Dickson of the Centre for Public Christianity interviews Craig Blomberg, distinguished professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary. I really enjoyed it. Dickson asked Dr. Blomberg about many of the common objections raised against the history of the New Testament. Follow the link to hear it.


Can We Trust the Bible? Audio by Craig Blomberg - Apologetics 315

NT Pod: NT Pod 58: An Alternative Version of the Christmas Story

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THE APOLOGETIC FRONT: Debate on "hell" now available!

Mike Felker posted the following on his blog

From the Theopologetics Blog

The Theopologetics Podcast is now available! Debate topic: "The punishment of the damned will actually be torment forever and ever." Hiram Diaz, creator of the Involuted Speculations blog and contributor at Grassroots Apologetics, affirms. Chris Date, host of the Theopologetics Podcast, denies. Moderated by Mike Felker of The Apologetic Front.

Important stuff! I hope everyone listens to it because "hell" is one of the emotional reasons masquerading as logic people use to deny God.

THE APOLOGETIC FRONT: Debate on "hell" now available!

Internet Fandom By The Numbers [Infographic]

Proof that the world really is going to hell in a handbasket!

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A Very Arkham City Christmas [Video]

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Geisler's Christmas Carol - YouTube

I don't know if you have been following the fiasco brought about Dr Norman Geisler's attack on Dr. Michael Licona revolving on Biblical inerrancy and what it means. The following video explains the situation very clearly and I would also direct you to read the video's description.






I want to clearly say that, I disagree with the way the video predicts the future of Christianity should people listen to Norman Geisler's saber rattling against Michael Licona. I too disagree with his saying that Matthew did not intend the raised-from-the-dead saints in Matthew chapter 27 to be understood historically. I think it is meant to be historical. But arguing that it's not does not equate to saying the Bible is errant. I think one thing missing from the discussion that the people who were raised, were known around Jerusalem. That means that they had not long been dead and I would take their raising to be like the ones who had been raised to life and then later died - like Lazarus. Dr James White takes this position and I think he makes a good point. I also don't think that Geisler's behavior (as bad as it is) will lead to apostasy and cause people to loose their faith and be swayed by Bart Ehrman and people like him. God is in control. It is God who saves us and keeps us saved. Don't  people credit. The credit is God's imputed to us through faith because of God's mercy.

Paul Wrote:

⁷ Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not so that people will see that we have stood the test but so that you will do what is right even though we may seem to have failed. ⁸ For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. ⁹ We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer is that you may be fully restored.- 2 Corinthians 13:7-9

And even better, Jesus said.

¹⁷ Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. ¹⁸ And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. ¹⁹ I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” - Matthew 16:17-19

Given that the gates of Hades don't stand a chance, I doubt we have to worry about Bart Ehrman, or Norman Geisler for that matter.

Geisler's Christmas Carol - YouTube

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Today’s Android Surprise from Google? Ninja Unboxing 3!! | Hello Android

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Everybody Panic! Kim Jong Il Is Dead As GOP Candidates Rattle Sabers At Iran - The Snob Blog - Danielle Belton's The Black Snob

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So in a political contest where the most sane man is the craziest one and the current president is a pretty calm and measured guy, most of the fear surrounding North Korea is about what North Korea will do, not what Obama will or won't do.

Read the whole thing at the following link.

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