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Universalism: Its Appeal and Its Error

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Universalism, the notion that we will all go to heaven, is re-entering the church with renewed vigor. Its proponents argue: We are all created in the image of God (Gen. 1:26-27). God is love and would never subject any of His children to eternal punishment. The idea that some are “in” and some are “out” is pharisaic and detestable. Instead, Jesus received all who came to … [Read more...]

The accusation of lying – what politics reveals about our need for truth

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In a social climate where a majority of people claim to believe that truth is relative, I find it curious that one of the most effective accusations leveled at a political opponent is that of lying. We have partisan "fact-checkers" who masquerade as neutral agents in an effort to bolster these claims. Both sides accuse the other of lying or of intentional deception. I am not … [Read more...]

Jesus, Michael And Jehovah’s Witnesses

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In Watchtower’s “What Does The Bible Really Teach?” Jehovah’s Witnesses are taught that “the Bible indicates that Michael is another name for Jesus Christ, before and after his life on earth.”(Watchtower 2005: 218) They maintained: While there is no statement in the Bible that categorically identifies Michael the archangel as Jesus, there is one scripture that links Jesus with … [Read more...]

J.T.'s underwhelming critique of Christianity: Part Three

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In wrapping up my refutation of J.T.'s critique of Christianity and arguments for God's existence, a large amount of material will be covered. Because of this, the installment you're about to delve into will be the lengthiest of the three. So, although no topic will be completely exhausted, patience and attentiveness will serve you well. Now then, let's proceed. Discussing … [Read more...]

Convince Me There’s A God: Questions

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Atheists know that “changing sides” is against the code. Not many of us do that – change sides – but I did. Atheists have been asking me for the past 40+ years why I went from atheism to theism. It’s a fair question and why I’m writing this series of articles about what convinced me that God exists. I’m reaching back to those months before May 1971 when I made “the change” to … [Read more...]

The Correct View of Creation?

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In a previous post, I addressed how the rhetoric and views of some young earth creationists pose a threat to the task of an apologist. Some young earth proponents contend that the message of the Bible itself is in jeopardy if their hermeneutic [1] is not followed. Such an exclusionary view makes it impossible to consider any other view of the creation narratives. To even … [Read more...]

Chatting with Mormons, part 2

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Previously I shared about my entry into Apologetics through the study of Mormonism. Today's story comes from another of my experiences with Mormons. It, unfortunately, also involved another failure. I guess I haven't had a lot of luck in my interactions with Mormons. From the time I first started learning about Mormonism to the time of this story I had investigated Mormonism … [Read more...]

Reason #3 Christianity is Unique: It is Central

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Why do all major world religions have an exalted place for Jesus? Is the Biblical Jesus any different than the non-Christian portrayals of Him?  (Part 3 of 5) In this video, we examine a very interesting feature of the Christian worldview: the absolute centrality of Jesus Christ.  Though this may seem obvious and simplistic, it is worth noting since virtually every major world … [Read more...]

Should Apologetics Play A Role In Electing A President?

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The first presidential campaign I covered as a journalist was Nixon vs. Humphrey in 1968. I was an atheist, so the candidates' religious viewpoints didn't matter much to me. I didn't care that Richard Nixon was a Quaker or that Hubert Humphrey was a Congregationalist. I didn't believe in God, so what they believed about an imaginary being didn't register as having any … [Read more...]

Do Atheists Have Morals?

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Atheists really like to fight against us ignorant theists who say they have no morals.  We’re the backwards hicks who take instruction from a book written by ignorant goat-herders who believed the earth was flat and that the sky was a dome that contained the sun, moon, and stars (all of which circled the earth!).  What do we know about morality? Atheists are so enlightened … [Read more...]

Unity Statement

In essentials unity, in nonessentials liberty, in all things charity. The Christian Apologetics Alliance (CAA) is united in our Statement of Faith. The CAA does not, as an organization, have positions on many of the doctrinal or theological debates that take place within the church. Our primary concern is to promote the gracious, rational defense of the central claims of Christianity and the critique of opposing systems of thought. The CAA joyfully welcomes Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and diverse Protestant believers, and we are committed to treating all these traditions with respect in our community.

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