Science & Religion - Where the Conflict Really Lies - Apologetics 315

Brian Auten has posted a video lecture from Dr Alvin Plantinga about the alleged conflict between religion and science.




Science & Religion - Where the Conflict Really Lies - Apologetics 315

Answering Muslims: Islam's Secret Santa

David Wood has done it again. Watch his argument showing a fundamental inconsistency in Islam that I was not aware of.



Answering Muslims: Islam's Secret Santa

Reference Materials for the Dividing Line of November 29, 2011

Today on the Dividing Line, James White responded to a Dave Barron on his debate on the Deity of Christ from last week against Patrick Navas. Before the program started, Dr White posted some reference material:

Reference Materials for the Dividing Line of November 29, 2011

The Dividing Line program can be found at the following link: Today on the Dividing Line: Response to Dave Barron/Patrick Navas

You can hear the debate here: The Deity of Christ/Trinity Debate with Patrick Navas on Chris Date's Theopologetics Podcast

The Crossan/Borg vs. White/Renihan 2005 Debate on the Resurrection

The Crossan/Borg vs. White/Renihan 2005 Debate on the Resurrection

If Herman Cain Had an Affair, the Woman Was His Lover, Not His Victim - News - GOOD

I admit that I was offended when Herman Cain said the poor and unemployed are in that condition because it is their fault, but this is worse. If his spouse can't trust him to be faithful and he lie about it, why should I expect to be able to trust him to do the right things as President of the United States? I don't.

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If Herman Cain Had an Affair, the Woman Was His Lover, Not His Victim - News - GOOD

Stephen Colbert Interviews Neil Degrasse Tyson [Video]

Check this out. Stephen Colbert and Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson sharing the same stage? I am definitely going to watch this one!




Stephen Colbert Interviews Neil Degrasse Tyson [Video]

Cyber Monday [infographic]

Cyber Monday [infographic]

bethinking.org - Science + Christianity - Bill Craig's Lecture 'The Origins of the Universe' - video

One of the things Dr William Lane Craig did last month during his Reasonable Faith Tour in the UK was lecture on the origins of the Universe. Brian Auten tweeted the following link and I think it's worth watching!




bethinking.org - Science + Christianity - Bill Craig's Lecture 'The Origins of the Universe' - video

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SMU Debate: Can We Trust the Text of the New Testament? Daniel B. Wallace & Bart D. Ehrman

I just watched the October 1st debate between Dr Daniel Wallace and Dr Bart Ehrman. If you haven't seen it use the link below to order it on DVD. It's well worth it. Ehrman has changed his tune. He used to say that we know what the autographs say due to the work critical criticism but when Wallace quoted him saying that he said that he no longer believes that (link). I've got to give him more credit than Dan "Don't quote me, Bro!" Barker (look at this link if you didn't get the reference). At least Ehrman says he changed his mind instead of trying to pretend he never said it. Here is a trailer for the October 1st Debate.




SMU Debate: Can We Trust the Text of the New Testament? Daniel B. Wallace & Bart D. Ehrman

John Lennon - Imagine Atheism - YouTube

Mariano has done it again - A well-done commentary on Atheism!




John Lennon - Imagine Atheism - YouTube

“Science” Programming on Television [Comic]

I think this graphic is a little unfair because I've seen other shows than these on the History Channel and it's gotten worse - way more stuff I don't care about and attributing ancient achievements to extraterrestrials. Neither Spike TV's science/history shows or G4TV's offerings are on the list. Oh well.

[Source: PHD Comics]

“Science” Programming on Television [Comic]

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The Deity of Christ/Trinity Debate with Patrick Navas on Chris Date's Theopologetics Podcast

A debate on Chris Date's Theopologetics Podcasts regarding the Deity of Christ and the Trinity between James White and Patrick Navas. It's amazing to me that this is even still a point of debate. I think the New Testament clearly spells out who Jesus is and why He is able to be the perfect sacrifice atoning for the sins of those who put their faith in Him. No mere man can do that, but a man - a kinsman redeemer - to obey God where Adam (and we) fail to obey God. I'm just glad that a capable scholar like Dr James White is used of God when th.is subject invariably comes. Of Course this is where Christianity gets attacked a lot - by Islam, Atheism, Mormonism, and any other competing ideology. Follow the link to James White's blog below to get to the links to hear the debate.

The Deity of Christ/Trinity Debate with Patrick Navas on Chris Date's Theopologetics Podcast

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How Games Make Kids Smarter [Video]

Gabe Zichermann presents a talk on how video games have improved education and problem-solving in the adult world. He is the same age as I and he views video games much as I do. Very interesting.




How Games Make Kids Smarter [Video]

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Its_a_Smart_World_infographic.png (PNG Image, 2000x1255 pixels) - Scaled (50%)

Well I'm blessed to have lived my entire life with microprocessors being used all around me all my life. This infographic will make you think.

Its_a_Smart_World_infographic.png (PNG Image, 2000x1255 pixels) - Scaled (50%)

Interviews From San Francisco

Recently Dr Michael Licona interviewed a few scholars on camera in San Francisco. The videos are now on YouTube.


A talk with Dr William Lane Craig.




Dr Dan Wallace and Dr Paul Copan on the controversy regarding Dr Norman Giesler, Licona, and Matthew 27.








Dr Dan Wallace talked about his recent debate against Dr Bart Ehrman.

Bring It: Does The Bible Describe Current Times?

For this installment, Let's consider if the Bible describes the current world accurately? This comes up because Ryan Anderson disagrees with what a statement I made when I posted a quote from Dr Carl Sagan at the following link.

What had happen' was.....: Carl Sagan Quote Worth Consideration!

I had remarked about how chillingly accurate Sagan described our present day and that the Bible said the same thing. Ryan Anderson disagreed and when I said if he understood the Bible as he claims to he must know what scripture passages to which I refer. He said:

I have my suspicions, but I'd like you to commit so we can dissect exactly how easy it is to read anything into loose language.

Sounds fun. Alright, let us commit. There are so many passages to choose from, but let's pick one. Just so that he understands what the challenge is let's state it clearly: Demonstrate how the following scripture referred to below does not describe the world we live in today. For example:

¹ But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. ² People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, ³ without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, ⁴ treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— ⁵ having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.
⁶ They are the kind who worm their way into homes and gain control over gullible women, who are loaded down with sins and are swayed by all kinds of evil desires, ⁷ always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth. ⁸ Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these teachers oppose the truth. They are men of depraved minds, who, as far as the faith is concerned, are rejected. ⁹ But they will not get very far because, as in the case of those men, their folly will be clear to everyone. 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Let's make this really fun and open this up to everyone. Feel free suggest other Bible passages or state your own reasons that the passages chosen don't describe I world today. Go ahead. Take your best shot.

[UPDATE - 12-03-2011]


Ryan Anderson and Johnny P have both attempted to argue that 2 Timothy 3:1-9 does not apply today because these are not the "last days". Of course they both think that Paul and the other first generation Christians believed Jesus would return in their lifetimes. I fail to understand why that matters. Jesus did not say that he would return before the end of the first century, but they would have been stupid to not live like Jesus would imminently return just like Christians are stupid today if we don't. That is if we believe what we say we believe.




Notice what the Bible says in 2 Timothy 3:1.One of the arguments unbelievers rely on is the idea that God can't exist and be what Christians believe about him and their exist evil and suffering. But Johnny P has to mitigate that if he wants to argue that these days are not the last days. Are they terrible days or not? If it is, then you have to look further into Paul's argument. If it isn't, then you can't invoke the Problem of  Evil against Theism.

Verses 2-5 perfectly describe the evil in the world today and it is getting worse. They describe Congress alone, let alone the rest of the world!

 

Verses 6-9 I think applies more to the Church than the world. The world ignores a lot of teaching instructing - the godless and otherwise. What is the most telling is how we have so many clergy teaching one things living something else. 

Answering Muslims: Josh McDowell vs. Ahmed Deedat: Was Christ Crucified?

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Josh McDowell and Ahmed Deedat debate the Jesus' Crucifixion.




Answering Muslims: Josh McDowell vs. Ahmed Deedat: Was Christ Crucified?

Answering Muslims: Kuwaiti Shaykh Yasir al-Habib Defends Temporary Marriage (Muta)

When I first heard of Muta I was shocked. It's like a sleep-with-anyone-you-want-and-not-burn-in-hell free card. Too bad I can't find any evidence that God approves. I was wondering how those who practice this justify such an obviously sinful behavior and dehumanizing women.




I'm almost sorry I asked.

Answering Muslims: Kuwaiti Shaykh Yasir al-Habib Defends Temporary Marriage (Muta)

The Pepper Spray Cop Makes His Way into Comic Book History [Humor] - ComicsAlliance | Comic book culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews

You may have seen the viral video of the cop pepper spraying peaceful demonstrating students who didn't seem to be breaking any law at UC Davis. Here is the video.




There has been several memes all over the internet mocking the cop was caught on video. Comics Alliance posted a few of them. This one was my favorite

Check out the others by using the following link.

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Twilight Camp vs Occupy Camp

Makes you wonder what's going on.

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