Bear Attack in Japan

I didn't even know that there were wild bears in Japan. The bear was four feet tall and there doesn't seem to be any reason for the attack.




Bear Attack in Japan

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Women Rally Around Widower to Breast-Feed Infant Son - ParentDish

I found this story interesting. It's good that people still selflessly help each other...especially in such an intimate matter.

Women Rally Around Widower to Breast-Feed Infant Son - ParentDish

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Islam Presentation for Sunday School

SO here is the presentation I used this morning in my Sunday School class. It covers basic facts of Islam and how Islam differs from historic Christianity

Basics of Islam and Comparison to Christ

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Here is a close-up of the chart at the end of the presentation

Christianity vs Islam

Passing on Great Information

My friend, Mariano, has sent me two pieces of information that is just too good not to post. He's come across a video that explores Pagan attempts to copy Christianity in the first and second centuries of the common era. The video is called Defeating The Myth-Storians He sent me the product description that reads:

In this three-part video series, Joel McDurmon takes you back to the first-century church to give you an understanding of the attacks on the gospel from the prevailing pagan mystery religions of the day. Joel presents the life and writings of the apostles, the early church fathers, and other compelling evidences, in defending the person of Christ and dismantling both old and new myths and their myth-storians. PART 1: The Myth-Storians in Action PART 2: Bible History: Fact or Fiction? PART 3: Man to Man: Defending the Faith Against Mere Myths

Mariano was also able to attend the Discern Conference for 2009 and has sent me a link to listen to the presentations during the conference. I've only listened to James White's presentation on Islam so far but I enjoyed it. Here is the link.

Christian Apologetics - Life and Doctrine: Jewish / Judaism : One Messiah or Two Messiahs?, part 2 of 2

This time Mariano explores the question as to whether Judaism postulates two messiahs or only one messiah that comes twice. This is part 2.

Christian Apologetics - Life and Doctrine: Jewish / Judaism : One Messiah or Two Messiahs?, part 2 of 2

THE APOLOGETIC FRONT: Don't let them hear!!

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I was alerted to the following letter found on the RichardDawkins.net website at the following link.

THE APOLOGETIC FRONT: Don't let them hear!!

On Thursday November 19, 2009, Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort (the banana guy) will be distributing 50,000 copies of Charles Darwin's 'Origin of Species' at universities across America to students for free.


BUT THERE'S A CATCH!!

Each copy will have a 50 page intro about how evolution has never been proven and how Darwin helped inspire the Holocaust.

If this outrages you, then you're not alone. There's something we can do though. We can amass as many of these books as possible, remove the 50 page intro, and then donate perfectly good copies of 'Origin of Species' to schools, libraries, and Goodwill. We can actually make this into something positive.

If you are in college, then you are in a good position to help. Check your campus on November 19th, and if you see a group distributing copies of the book, then get as many as you can. Get a copy for yourself, ask if you can have extra copies for your friends, ask your friends to go ask for copies, and ask other people you see carrying the book if you can have their copy.

This is a shameful thing that Kirk Cameron and the Banana Guy are doing by altering another person's book in order to push their agenda. But we can help to restore the book to how it was intended and keep young minds from being brainwashed by misinformation.

I see nothing wrong at all with Kirk Cameron and his supporters doing this. "Origin of Species" is the first major book of evolution. What is wrong with producing a single volume of it with the other viewpoint? The letter on the internet says that they are pushing a falsehood which is creationism, but I agree with my brother reporting on the Apologetic Front blog, if Dawin's book is so true and so convincing then it should be able to stand against the other viewpoint. Dawin's theories should not need the "help" of suppressing other ideas and thought contrary to it. Could it be that it can't stand up to the evidence?

A 3 yr-old Tosses back foul ball!

I'm not sure if everyone knows about this but at a recent baseball game, a man in the stands catches a foul ball, and his little 3 year-old daughter innocently threw it back! I'm sure she thought she was being helpful. "Oh, the poor man lost his ball and we should give it back." is what I'm sure she thought. It's a case of children doing as they are taught. I applaud her parents for teaching her morals: If someone looses something, give it back.

Here is a news article

Christian Apologetics - Life and Doctrine: Islam / Muslim

Mariano has a collection of resources on his blog concerning Islam. It's definitely worth taking a look.

Christian Apologetics - Life and Doctrine: Islam / Muslim

Islam vs Christianity - Debate - Shabir Alley vs Dave Hunt

I'm a Christian and I disagree with many of the teachings of Islam when it comes to the identity of Jesus and how do we become acceptable to God. In otherwise - the very heart of the Gospel. Unfortunately, I think that Shabir Alley did a better job arguing in favor of Koran and and against the Bible than Dave Hunt did arguing for the Bible and against the Koran. Shabir Alley was able to win this debate. Thankfully, winning a debate doesn't make you right...just the winner. I disagreed with Alley's attempt to paint the Bible as violent and chauvinistic without proving that the Koran isn't. Alley didn't have to really because Hunt did not challenge him enough.

Walter Martin and Seventh-Day Adventist

I admire the work that Walter Martin did while he was alive and active. One of the things that I admire about him is that he was constantly learning and if he found out he thought something that was not true, he publicly changed his position. Some people are too proud to admit when they are wrong. He wasn't. A case in point is that once upon a time, he thought that the Seventh-Day Adventist Church was a cult, but after much dialog and changes to the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, he changed his opinion. My Pastor found the following Debate on YouTube.





This was great! It really shows how we must be careful to allow scripture alone to be boss when it comes to judging matters of faith and practice.

The Case For Christianity Conference

I just heard from Mariano about an apologetic conference called "The Case for Christianity Conference" It will be November 6 and 7 at Calvary Chapel Golden Spring. This is going to be awesome and some of the best apologists we have today!

The Bible Answer Man Is Coming To Northern California

Friday & Saturday, September 18-19, 2009 Hank Hanegraaff will be speaking in Fremont, California! at the California Christian Apologetics Conference 2009 “Engaging the Culture for Christ” There will be a book table and Hank Hanegraaff will be available after the event for brief questions and autographs. Saturday Speaking Schedule: 11:30 AM-12:45 PM Fatal Flaws Workshop 4:30 PM-5:15 PM Christianity in Crisis: 21st Century Plenary Session 5:15 PM-5:45 PM Questions and Answers Plenary Session Location: Harbor Light Church 4760 Thornton Avenue Fremont, CA 94536 To Register: http://www.standfortruthministries.org/ccac09.htm For more information Email: conference@standfortruthministries.org

Bible Defended: Is there a Connection Between Jesus and Apollonius of Tyana

Here is my next entry in my series of posts answering the charges that many people have leveled on Twitter that Jesus is not unique, but at best Christianity borrowed and at worst, stole, key characteristics from other myths and legends to come up with Christian doctrines about Jesus the Christ. This installment will directly address the character of Apollonius of Tyana. Just how serious of a charge is it that Jesus and Apollonius are similar enough to say that Jesus is a copy of Apollonius? Well, no threat at all.

First and foremost when you look up the records that we have of what was said of Apollonius, anyone must confess that he and Jesus lived very different lives. The details don't just match up. Instead of enumerating each of these, I'd like to instead focus on a very important counter point.

We have only one source for the life of Apollonius written by a man named Philostratus and can't be dated any earlier than 217 AD! That almost 200 years that the Christian Church had been around and more than 100 years since the last book of the New Testament was written, no matter how you choose to date the New Testament. If there had been any borrowing or stealing, I'd say that it was Philostratus taking from Christianity not the other way around! It's far more likely. There are way fewer secular attestation for Apollonius than for Jesus. We can't even be sure that Apollonius was a real person. So what motive would Philostratus have for embellishing Apollonius' life. He was commissioned by an empress, Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, to write a biography for Apollonius most likely to counter the influence of Jesus on Roman civilization. If you want to read the biography of Apollonius it is online.

Sources
Apollonius of Tyana: A Rival to Christ?
Was the story of Jesus stolen from Apollonius of Tyana?
Apollonius of Tyana also did miracles and rose. What about him?

Joe Wilson: 'I Am Not Going to Apologize Again' -- Politics Daily

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Joe Wilson has stated that he will not apologize anymore for calling Obama a liar during his speech before congress last week. I don't believe that we should keep asking him to apologize but I think we need to ask what he is apologizing for. Is Wilson apologizing for calling the President a liar at an inappropriate time or is he apologizing for his out burst because the President was telling the truth? Which is it? I want some clarification. When I look at Obama's plan and listen, I can't find any proof that the President wants to extend medical evidence to illegal immigrants. This means that I have no idea what Wilson was referring to.

Joe Wilson: 'I Am Not Going to Apologize Again' -- Politics Daily

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And In Other News ... The President Calls Kanye A Jackass

I have heard that Obama has made off-the-record comment calling Kanye West a "jackass" for interrupting Taylor Swift (who?) acceptance speech. This is what had happened:







I think we need to pray for Kanye West. He is going through


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Christian Apologetics - Life and Doctrine: Jewish / Judaism : One Messiah or Two Messiahs?, part 1 of 2

This time Mariano explores the question as to whether Judaism postulates two messiahs or only one messiah that comes twice. This is worth contemplating!

Christian Apologetics - Life and Doctrine: Jewish / Judaism : One Messiah or Two Messiahs?, part 1 of 2

ghettoManga: Comicbook World # 35- College Student Kills Burglar with Samurai Sword

A college Student defends himself from a burglar by killing his assailant with a samurai sword. Apparently they still work well!

ghettoManga: Comicbook World # 35- College Student Kills Burglar with Samurai Sword

President Obama on 60 Minutes

I finally saw a part of the interview on 60 minutes from last Sunday of President Obama talking about his push for Health Care Reform. He even mention Wilson's infamous outburst during that speech. I agree with Obama about the need to maintain civility, the issue is I still want to know what Obama was being accused of lying about and if the allegation is true. From what I heard Fox News says it was true, but I don't trust Fox News any more than I do Lucifer. And I'm still not sure why Obama did not address the issue more in this interview. It seems like he wants to get past this as soon as possible.




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Preparing for Teaching Basics about Islam

I've used this blog as an archive for resources and material that are helpful for me. In preparing for teaching a short class giving the basics on Islam and how it relates to Christianity for next Sunday I realized that everything I would like to cover I have previously posted on this blog.

Here is a list of posts from this blog I will use.
THE APOLOGETIC FRONT: Why Muslims need the gospel more than ever
James White Debates Abdullah Kunde on the Bible and the Koran
Dialogue Comparing the Bible and the Qur'an
James White debates Imam Shams
“Does the New Testament Teach that Jesus Is God?”
Iron Sharpens Iron: DR. JAMES R. WHITE: Islam and the Qur'an
Shadid Lewis and James White

Now all I got to do is take all this information and turn it into an engaging presentation.

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Atheism is Dead: A Murder of Atheists, part 4

I like this essay by Mariano. Although people try to show that the Resurrection could not have happened it is important to realize that there is good evidence that Jesus is who He says He is. He did not stay dead but He is alive, never to die again. Because He lives we are reconciled back to God and redeemed from sin! Why would we not serve Him? Check out Mariano's article making use of work done by Norman Geisler. He does a great job showing why Robert Price doesn't have a leg on which to stand.


Atheism is Dead: A Murder of Atheists, part 4