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11 Objections to the Kalam Cosmological Argument

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The Kalam Cosmological Argument is one of the most popular cosmological arguments around today. The argument is fairly straightforward, and enjoys intuitive support. It goes like this: “Whatever begins to exist had a cause; the universe began to exist; therefore, the universe had a cause.” The argument has several common objections, and eleven of them are listed here, along … [Read more...]

Genocide and the God of the Old Testament

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Many people take issue with the idea that God commanded the Jewish nation to initiate war against the Canaanites, ordering them to wipe them out and take their land for their own. Not only have some people rejected Christianity over this, but it has even spurred some Christians to leave the faith. Are the critics of the Old Testament and Christianity in general correct when … [Read more...]

Love Wins Critique (Conclusion)

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Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6 (I conclude my critique of Bell's book and also provide further resources) What Are The Implications of the Doctrine of Hell? First, what are the implications of Bell’s view? One issue is a modified view of God as his love has been redefined so that he is no longer holy.  The view seems concerned with rescuing the … [Read more...]

The Problem of Evil

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The problem of evil is for many people a significant intellectual and emotional obstacle to faith. The logical problem of evil attempts to show that the existence of evil in the world is incompatible with the existence of God. It then concludes God does not exist. This is one way of formulating it. The Problem of Evil: Premise 1: People suffer. Premise 2: Suffering is … [Read more...]

On an idiosyncratic faith

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Bear with me as I offer some thoughts on why I think so many criticisms of Christianity – along with so many versions of Christianity – miss the mark. Consider this list: God (the Father, Son and Holy Spirit) exists God is uniquely revealed to us in the person of Jesus of Nazareth, whom God raised from the dead By having a relationship with God though Jesus, who is … [Read more...]

Love Wins Critique (Part 6)

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Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 (in this part, I examine the importance the doctrine of hell and whether I've been "judgmental" of Rob Bell) Is Hell an Essential or Core Christian Doctrine? How are doctrines important?  Additionally, where does the doctrine of hell fall when it comes to essential Christian doctrine?  Paul warns us in Acts 20:27-31: For I have not … [Read more...]

Is Immortality Boring?

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The question seems intuitive. If humans were to live forever, wouldn't they eventually become bored out of their minds? Let's think about this for a second. Any activity, no matter how fun or engaging, ultimately comes to a point where it gets boring. That's part of what it is to be human. Therefore, immortality is boring and pointless as any immortal life would eventually … [Read more...]

Love Wins Critique (Part 5)

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Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 (In this part I examine Bell's motivations and supporters for this book/view) What are Bell’s Motivations? This is a difficult question to answer as no one really knows the inner thoughts, desires and motivations of another individual (except God).  I’ve also asked myself if Bell is intentionally trying to deceive the reader.  Some of his … [Read more...]

You're only an atheist because you were raised in an atheist home.

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Contributed by Matthew Clayton of Loving Christ with Your Mind. One time, if I remember correctly, for my brother's stagecraft class, he had an assignment to make a birdhouse and it seems as though one of the requirements was that it be painted. I believe he was busy (I don't know the situation's exact details) so he asked my sisters if they'd like to paint it. And, of course, … [Read more...]

On the Connecticut Shooting

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What can be said in the face of evil like this? Let’s start with the obvious in a tragedy like this. There are no easy answers. There are no pat solutions. It is not going to be the case that we enact a new law on gun control and the problem goes away. It is not going to be the case that we ban violent video games and the problem goes away. It is not the case that we do X, Y, … [Read more...]

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