Over the summer I read JC Lamont's Prophecy of the Heir, and not included in my review and author interview is mention that my absolute favorite thing about this book is how Lamont unapologetically, yet with the prowess of an apologist, answers the problem of the harshness of judgment. In the review, I do mention that Michael’s loyalty to the Prince is challenged mainly by his … [Read more...]
If God, Why Evil? By Norman Geisler – Book Review
Interested in some good Fall reading? Check out this book from Norman Geisler: If God, Why Evil? Probably the number one reason people say they have a hard time believing in God is the evil and suffering we see in the world. Where was God on 9/11? Why did God even allow the possibility of evil and suffering? So much of the evil we see seems totally pointless. How does the … [Read more...]
If God, Why Suffering? Thoughts on Theodicy
Anyone who has been doing Christian apologetics, for any significant period of time, knows that the most frequent objection to the Christian faith is the problem of evil and suffering. Indeed, this paradoxical conundrum has resulted in probably more people abandoning their faith than any other challenge to the Christian worldview. The logical structure of this argument … [Read more...]
Does God Really Have Mysterious Motives?
In the recent series at Josiah Concept Ministries, I've been chasing some of the absurdities of the Blog for WWGHA. Thomas, in a rare moment of lucidity, rightly repudiates "making excuses" for God by saying his motives are mysterious. The Conversational Atheist states: The real question is, given that you are dealing with a creature whose motives are mysterious — why are you … [Read more...]