When I saw previews for the movie version of Paranoia a couple weeks ago, I thought, “I believe I read that book last winter. Something about a self-centered jerk who got caught in the middle of corporate espionage between even bigger self-centered jerks, and I didn't really care what happened to him or anyone else at the end.” Yep, that was the one. I am apparently an … [Read more...]
Paul – Apostle or Fraud
“Paul is not essential. He’s not a requirement to be a Christian.” “You only have Paul’s word for being a ‘light to the gentiles’ and let’s face it Paul was known as a liar, he said so.” “Jesus never tells us to follow Paul. Paul tells us to follow Paul.” “Paul did not meet the criteria for being an apostle, therefore he wasn’t one except through his own … [Read more...]
Why "That's True for You, but Not for Me" Isn't True for Anyone
I am not a rabid anti-postmodernist; there are aspects of postmodernism that I find very helpful when talking and writing about faith. Relativism, however, is not one of them. One of the best examples of postmodern relativism is the catchphrase “that may be true for you, but it's not true for me.” Often, this phrase is heard in the context of a conversation between a … [Read more...]
Stem Cell Research
[This post is a work in progress as part of the CAA Catechism.] [Add the title only in the title field, not in the body of the post.] Summary in 400 words or less: Scripture for YouVersion: Short audio/video: Three questions (1 fill-in-the-blank, 1 multiple choice, and one discussion question): References for further reading: Collaboration notes: Collaborators: [Add your name … [Read more...]
Pro-Life
[This post is a work in progress as part of the CAA Catechism.] [Add the title only in the title field, not in the body of the post.] Summary in 400 words or less: Scripture for YouVersion: Psalm 127:3 Short audio/video: Three questions (1 fill-in-the-blank, 1 multiple choice, and one discussion question): References for further reading: Defense of the Pro-life position: Edwin … [Read more...]
Pro-Family
[This post is a work in progress as part of the CAA Catechism.] [Add the title only in the title field, not in the body of the post.] Summary in 400 words or less: Often missed in the debate over the meaning of marriage is the question, “What is marriage?” Before a meaningful debate can be had over any issue, terms must be defined. Marriage, from a secular view,can be defined … [Read more...]
Creation Care
[This post is a work in progress as part of the CAA Catechism.] [Add the title only in the title field, not in the body of the post.] Summary in 400 words or less: Scripture for YouVersion: Short audio/video: Three questions (1 fill-in-the-blank, 1 multiple choice, and one discussion question): References for further reading: Collaboration notes: Collaborators: [Add your name … [Read more...]
Church & State
[This post is a work in progress as part of the CAA Catechism.] [Add the title only in the title field, not in the body of the post.] Summary in 400 words or less: Scripture for YouVersion: Short audio/video: Three questions (1 fill-in-the-blank, 1 multiple choice, and one discussion question): References for further reading: Collaboration notes: Need to address just war and … [Read more...]
I've Tried Being an Atheist
I don’t know if many other Christians or religious folks in general have ever made the attempt, but I myself have tried numerous to be an atheist. Now, when I say that, surely it easy to be thought that I have weak motivations for being a Christian, or that I’m trying to compromise my faith and find a way out so as to avoid moral obligation and so on and so forth, but I think … [Read more...]
Frank Sontag Interviews Austin Gravley on "Apologetics Saved My Faith"
My post "One Year Ago, Apologetics Saved My Faith" has gotten some incredibly positive feedback from the Alliance blog and beyond. The biggest thing to come out of that post was an interview on the Frank Sontag show talking about the post in more detail. Click on the picture above and click the podcast entitled "2013-09-20 6pm The Frank Sontag Show: Hour … [Read more...]