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Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.comBlogger2594125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-59502405534660785702024-03-18T06:00:00.001-04:002024-03-18T06:00:00.146-04:00Introduction to the Argument from Love <br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyvWyXnx8XW5m1YuXrvIWdsnSEcev_-UrWMzavihSkmO1opDV6gmFY_StNHEHWsT8aFcohGayTGKBG9roF5GQnWmMAatM07p5lyPBzbQaBlw4Ee4fLlOdZ53SrehxCMjxJc1en5Jk-R8l7MIzYNJTX03tqJ9TfYfjENjPbf6Ajrb9VWceeoDw-dBrv6UQM/s800/Love%20Image.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyvWyXnx8XW5m1YuXrvIWdsnSEcev_-UrWMzavihSkmO1opDV6gmFY_StNHEHWsT8aFcohGayTGKBG9roF5GQnWmMAatM07p5lyPBzbQaBlw4Ee4fLlOdZ53SrehxCMjxJc1en5Jk-R8l7MIzYNJTX03tqJ9TfYfjENjPbf6Ajrb9VWceeoDw-dBrv6UQM/s320/Love%20Image.webp" width="320" /></a></div>When defending the existence of God, apologists are fond of using arguments such as the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CulBuMCLg0">Kalam cosmological argument</a> or the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE76nwimuT0">fine-tuning argument</a>. And this is understandable when one considers that these arguments are generally easy to comprehend and enjoy scientific evidence to support their major premises. One argument that is often overlooked is the Argument from Love. In his excellent book <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Good-True-Story-Understanding-Universe/dp/1587435195/ref=sr_1_1?crid=H7MKY2RQHBIG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fvMCANQ-PC61zgJ869_1eZPlIQMzPyIq2EIo5l2apU5aQUHKnqyCMT4mhH4lCip0y8-w9pW-x935HWwaH2_ZR6gK48aWoCNqqp2FubuhSkQ7Rx0ywCV0P8lvhLWyxMu1EYukFXaPhnL8hM273nM84cf8P_g5NIzbJhgCJXCXCggvFDZLhdt7Y_07Xhy-hD8J5eSm2iuHfTHZYDfAtkFCSTbddX5fDe7qqQzkBQYyIto.tmiYo7kObPO7GgLCUW-1JSSyrDmIaogMG1izTtmzpnY&dib_tag=se&keywords=A+Good+and+true+story&qid=1710617195&s=books&sprefix=a+good+and+true+story%2Cstripbooks%2C74&sr=1-1">A Good and True Story</a></i>, philosopher <a href="https://www.paul-gould.com/">Paul M. Gould</a> presents it in the following form:<br /><br />1. The existence of love is not surprising given theism.<div><br />2. The existence of love is very surprising given naturalism.</div><div><br />3. Therefore, by the likelihood principle, the existence of love strongly supports theism over naturalism.<span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span></div><div><br /></div><div>The astute reader will recognize that this argument includes mention of "the likelihood principle." Before considering how Gould supports the premises of his argument, let us be clear on how arguments with this principle work. Gould writes:</div><div><br /></div><div>"The likelihood principle, a standard principle of inductive reasoning, states that for two competing hypotheses, a set of observations strongly supports one hypothesis over the other 'precisely when the first hypothesis confers on the observations a higher probability then the second one does.'"<span style="font-size: xx-small;">2</span><br /><br />Having laid the groundwork for this Argument from Love, considers Gould's defense:</div><div><br /></div><div>"Love, understood as the desire for the well-being of and union with the beloved, strongly supports theism over naturalism...[t]he argument begins with the claim that the existence of love is not surprising given theism. First, according to theism, God is perfectly loving. God is defined as a personal being worthy of worship. Arguably, being essentially loving is entailed by being worthy of worship. If God were not in fact loving, or were loving but not essentially loving, then God would be morally and/or metaphysically deficient and not worthy of our worship. The Christian Scriptures, of course, affirm God's essential loving nature. We read, for example, that 'God is love' (1 John 4:8). On theism, love is at the heart of reality; it's eternal and thus prior to nature. Second, according to theism, God created the universe out of love. We might ask why God created the universe. God didn't need anything. So why create? To spread his joy, delight, and love. Love is by nature diffusive; it wants to be shared, spread, enjoyed, gifted. So God creates a 'riotous diversity' of creatures. God creates a universe full of <i>persons</i> capable of entering into loving relationships with others. Love is why we exist. In sum, according to theism, love is prior to nature; it is at the heart of reality; and it is the reason we exist. On theism, love is not surprising.<span style="font-size: xx-small;">3</span><br /><br />What about naturalism? Is the existence of love "surprising on naturalism?" Gould explains:<br /><br />"On naturalism, the existence of love is late and (as far as we know) local. Moreover, love is an emergent property of the universe. It is not fundamental. Love is not at the heart of reality. Naturalism tells us that love is in large part erotic and irrational, if Freud is correct, and for survival and reproduction, if Darwin is correct. The desires of love are for sexual union and the <i>being</i> of others, but - at least initially, and never fundamentally - not for the <i>well-being</i> of others. As the atheist philosopher Michael Ruse describes, most of the natural world has little use for long-term love - with the exception of humans (and perhaps birds). On evolutionary accounts of love, we never crave the beloved for their own sake; love is always, in the end, for the propagation of the species. The fact that we do find deep and enduring love...is very surprising on naturalism."<span style="font-size: xx-small;">4</span><br /><br />So, what do you think of the argument? <br /><br /><i>Courage and Godspeed,<br />Chad</i></div><div><br /></div><div><u>Note to Readers</u>:<br /><br /></div><div>For those interested in learning more about this argument, I highly recommend Chapter 9 of Dr. Gould's helpful book mentioned above. You can get your copy <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Good-True-Story-Understanding-Universe/dp/1587435195/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LJQVPH3DQB63&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fvMCANQ-PC61zgJ869_1eZPlIQMzPyIq2EIo5l2apU5aQUHKnqyCMT4mhH4lCip0y8-w9pW-x935HWwaH2_ZR6gK48aWoCNqqp2FubuhSkQ7Rx0ywCV0P8lvhLWyxMu1EYukFXaPhnL8hM273nM84cf8P_g5NIzbJhgCJXCXCggvFDZLhdt7Y_07Xhy-hD8JMmqVUtuualMDyKoQa_8lWN2QDC0ViuLaJrEh726kBL0.6nv49nZsfzHw3BMhktn47jymRze0mw6BUk1l-i2ogNY&dib_tag=se&keywords=A+Good+and+True+Story&qid=1710617975&s=books&sprefix=a+good+and+true+story%2Cstripbooks%2C77&sr=1-1">here</a>. </div><div><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Footnotes:<br />1. Paul M. Gould, <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Good-True-Story-Understanding-Universe/dp/1587435195/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37XN6HKAG79ZP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fvMCANQ-PC61zgJ869_1eZPlIQMzPyIq2EIo5l2apU5aQUHKnqyCMT4mhH4lCip0y8-w9pW-x935HWwaH2_ZR6gK48aWoCNqqp2FubuhSkQ7Rx0ywCV0P8lvhLWyxMu1EYukFXaPhnL8hM273nM84cf8P_g5NIzbJhgCJXCXCggvFDZLhdt7Y_07Xhy-hD8JMmqVUtuualMDyKoQa_8lWN2QDC0ViuLaJrEh726kBL0.6nv49nZsfzHw3BMhktn47jymRze0mw6BUk1l-i2ogNY&dib_tag=se&keywords=A+Good+and+True+Story&qid=1710617693&s=books&sprefix=a+good+and+true+story%2Cstripbooks%2C76&sr=1-1">A Good and True Story: Eleven Clues to Understanding Our Universe and Your Place in It</a></i>, p. 159. <br /></span><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">2. Ibid., p. 161.<br />3. Ibid., p. 160.<br /></span><br /><u>Related Posts</u><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2023/05/philosopher-paul-gould-considers-erik.html">Philosopher Paul Gould Considers Erik Wielenberg's "Brute Fact Atheism"</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-argument-from-reason-by-paul-gould.html">The Argument from Reason by Paul Gould</a><br /><br />Podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/episode/110-a-good-and-true-story-with-paul-gould--53256820">A Good and True Story with Paul Gould</a></div></div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-5263586749505519212024-03-17T06:00:00.002-04:002024-03-17T14:12:45.481-04:00A Prayer for Today - The Fourth Sunday in Advent <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaqhCiywOdnUxsc-R9I-nYBXJ0n-QMo_uzr5wMZVNXd3XpCZuh5cvR5tDL9N42-TvUJuU5c8WPqFnQ42uu5Ak6oKrgTH5BlRBYqDthEDn12jIr4oFi4tsmm0vkIyxjo9WPHUSuGQx0cX3I-2tdsleLv4bHgVKe-f840RcsTMh3dIq5H1C2o9dQzOnmkfaU/s1143/Book%20of%20Common%20Prayer.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1143" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaqhCiywOdnUxsc-R9I-nYBXJ0n-QMo_uzr5wMZVNXd3XpCZuh5cvR5tDL9N42-TvUJuU5c8WPqFnQ42uu5Ak6oKrgTH5BlRBYqDthEDn12jIr4oFi4tsmm0vkIyxjo9WPHUSuGQx0cX3I-2tdsleLv4bHgVKe-f840RcsTMh3dIq5H1C2o9dQzOnmkfaU/s320/Book%20of%20Common%20Prayer.jpeg" width="224" /></a></div>Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and as we are sorely hindered by our sins from running the race that is set before us, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. <b>Amen </b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span><br /><br /><i>Courage and Godspeed,<br />Chad<br /></i><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /><br />Footnote: <br />1. The Book of Common Prayer, Anglican Liturgy Press (2019), p. 599.</span><p></p>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-75340107265484228182024-03-16T06:00:00.003-04:002024-03-16T14:42:18.774-04:00Worldview and Apologetics in the News<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg7KNro9olOZXC1RpX97K6bPf3BgojsdEUKQL4aYLC7Yi5RYoHr3XR1aikJ018eW8S3iRrgYtE77RgIxEwnnjHbcXdSzOuL36E1LeRlYJlXp02vHAkj0wJxu4sXsmhdoHS6e3VNjFToshFNFUgBe7wvCY1jSnosHOIRYbiBzCgRRMUHa99pSO4jK62ptJA/s900/Man%20reading%20Newspaper.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="895" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg7KNro9olOZXC1RpX97K6bPf3BgojsdEUKQL4aYLC7Yi5RYoHr3XR1aikJ018eW8S3iRrgYtE77RgIxEwnnjHbcXdSzOuL36E1LeRlYJlXp02vHAkj0wJxu4sXsmhdoHS6e3VNjFToshFNFUgBe7wvCY1jSnosHOIRYbiBzCgRRMUHa99pSO4jK62ptJA/s320/Man%20reading%20Newspaper.jpeg" width="318" /></a></div><span>Video Interview: </span><a href="https://seanmcdowell.org/blog/atheism-vs-christianity-what-is-the-state-of-the-debate-ft-jeff-lowder">Atheism vs. Christianity - What is the State of the Debate? (Ft. Jeff Lowder)</a><p></p><a href="https://www.faithwire.com/2024/03/13/fired-biology-professor-fights-back-and-wins-has-a-message-for-fellow-christians/">Fired Biology Professor Fights Back and Wins, Has a Message For Fellow Christians</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.faithwire.com/2024/03/13/persecution-watchdogs-warning-canadian-bill-could-send-christians-to-jail-for-quoting-bible/">Persecution Watchdog’s Warning: Canadian Bill Could ‘Send Christians to Jail’ for Quoting Bible</a><br /><br /><a href="https://evolutionnews.org/2024/03/west-virginia-passes-bill-protecting-teacher-rights-to-answer-student-questions-on-scientific-theories/">West Virginia Passes Bill Protecting Teacher Rights to Answer Student Questions on “Scientific Theories”</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.christianpost.com/voices/why-lee-strobel-lost-faith-in-atheism.html">Why Lee Strobel lost faith in atheism</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.christianpost.com/news/kamala-harris-prompts-outrage-with-tour-of-minn-abortion-clinic.html">Kamala Harris prompts outrage with historic tour of Minnesota abortion clinic: 'Unbelievable'</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/milton-quintanilla/archaeology-offers-tsunami-of-evidence-of-the-bible.html">Archaeology Offers 'Tsunami of Evidence' of the Bible</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2024/03/series-four-facts-about-fate-of-jesus.html">Series: Four Facts about the Fate of Jesus of Nazareth - Did Jesus Rise From the Dead?</a><br /><br />Debate: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOHfivnaw-g">James White v. Dale Tuggy - Is Jesus Yahweh?</a> <br /><br />Movie Review: <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/mother-teresa-and-me-2023/">Mother Teresa & Me</a><br /><br />Video Interview: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0x2iDjfW3g">Debating Michael Knowles - Is America a Christian Nation?</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.douglasgroothuis.com/post/some-basic-and-common-mistakes-made-by-critics-of-intelligent-design-an-overview">Some Basic and Common Mistakes Made by Critics of Intelligent Design: An Overview</a><br /><br /><i>Courage and Godspeed,</i><div><i>Chad</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Our last edition is <a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2024/03/worldview-and-apologetics-in-news_9.html">here</a>.</div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-17549284395544473562024-03-15T06:00:00.028-04:002024-03-15T08:53:18.825-04:00Series: Four Facts about the Fate of Jesus of Nazareth - Did Jesus Rise From the Dead?<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjIUgn9Aj6N0Cxw6IcMol3npbIM4yiHlpof0n9sd-uK-OnfYUbW2HcFAtwenVPsno-LgmYrXGpgIzgQz6htp5o4qywCrB6a-pVIYXQQN9dfdHN8rz4MJ5n15n0fRIkuDCYqw1ySejm_7VNSGZ8HmxnNGEotmxRc7z_Q1VJGGzIzyEPRtsYbGX_B5ZTfNrQ/s915/Empty%20Tomb.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="915" data-original-width="692" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjIUgn9Aj6N0Cxw6IcMol3npbIM4yiHlpof0n9sd-uK-OnfYUbW2HcFAtwenVPsno-LgmYrXGpgIzgQz6htp5o4qywCrB6a-pVIYXQQN9dfdHN8rz4MJ5n15n0fRIkuDCYqw1ySejm_7VNSGZ8HmxnNGEotmxRc7z_Q1VJGGzIzyEPRtsYbGX_B5ZTfNrQ/s320/Empty%20Tomb.webp" width="242" /></a></div>With Easter being soon upon us, I thought this would be a great time to revisit a 5 part series we did back in 2017 based on some of the work <a href="https://www.reasonablefaith.org/william-lane-craig">Dr. William Lane Craig</a> has done on the historical evidence for Jesus' resurrection from the dead. <br /><br />It is as follows:<br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2017/02/pt1-four-facts-about-fate-of-jesus-of.html">Pt.1- Four Facts about the Fate of Jesus of Nazareth: Did Jesus Rise From the Dead?</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2017/02/pt-2-four-facts-about-fate-of-jesus-of.html">Pt. 2- Four Facts about the Fate of Jesus of Nazareth: Did Jesus Rise From the Dead?</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2017/02/pt-3-four-facts-about-fate-of-jesus-of.html">Pt. 3- Four Facts about the Fate of Jesus of Nazareth: Did Jesus Rise From the Dead?</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2017/02/pt-4-four-facts-about-fate-of-jesus-of.html">Pt. 4- Four Facts about the Fate of Jesus of Nazareth: Did Jesus Rise From the Dead?</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2017/03/pt-5-four-facts-about-fate-of-jesus-of.html">Pt. 5- Four Facts about the Fate of Jesus of Nazareth: Did Jesus Rise From the Dead?</a><br /><br />He is Risen!<div><br /></div><div><i>Courage and Godspeed,<br />Chad</i><br /><br /><u>Related Posts<br /></u><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2015/03/questions-about-easter-by.html">Questions about Easter by gotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2022/07/nt-wright-on-necessity-of-resurrection.html">NT Wright on the Necessity of the Resurrection</a><br /><br /></div><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2020/08/gary-habermas-and-mike-licona-answer.html">Gary Habermas and Mike Licona Answer the Claim that, "There is a Huge Mountain of Probability Against an Event Ever Being an Act of God."</a><div></div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-21819100782354052212024-03-13T06:00:00.019-04:002024-03-13T06:00:00.137-04:00William Lane Craig on the Best Sources for the Life of Jesus<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwfThkq9th1pGhoqxwmA3L9l7trs9mu5d9CjLfAWdSfGX8yW-Lv21Qf9AFlJ5YI6bnHc5ZSZAGVTx5jPs0JzIKVSAd7lgbenOvSnm7ttLdrXIglwn9EeRf2Mpa0LbYIm0ue-DeOFi97DeHyKkaaRxSvSnq1C1z161j7Td9UAzFxxVRbs5m83FDI7tecIRL/s440/ON%20Guard.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="342" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwfThkq9th1pGhoqxwmA3L9l7trs9mu5d9CjLfAWdSfGX8yW-Lv21Qf9AFlJ5YI6bnHc5ZSZAGVTx5jPs0JzIKVSAd7lgbenOvSnm7ttLdrXIglwn9EeRf2Mpa0LbYIm0ue-DeOFi97DeHyKkaaRxSvSnq1C1z161j7Td9UAzFxxVRbs5m83FDI7tecIRL/s320/ON%20Guard.jpeg" width="249" /></a></div>"The church chose only the earliest sources, which were closet to Jesus and the original disciples, to include in the New Testament and left out the later, secondary accounts like the forged apocryphal gospels, which everyone knew were fakes. So from the very nature of the case, the best historical sources were included in the New Testament. People who insist on evidence taken only from writings <i>outside</i> the New Testament don't understand what they're asking us to do. They're demanding that we ignore the earliest, primary sources about Jesus in favor of sources that are later, secondary and less reliable, which is just crazy as historical methodology."<span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span><br /><br /><i>Courage and Godspeed,<br />Chad</i><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Footnote:<br />1. William Lane Craig, <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Guard-Defending-Faith-Reason-Precision/dp/1434764885/ref=sr_1_1?crid=10XFJQ3C8NVPS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AVU3T_a50d1_kU7__FvzX94jtH99u5yaB1GWpIt_eRI-aXhmZm-KOJarAT5vfpYB8dCMtCGi0Fiw7gvgFy0sSsr4qvNft3BGJtDx_buLb1LB6fMlYF5R7uPmLOq4_-LvDKAy0hjQpDKLYBMaRDxGyMs75cBId8e3TUsmP0c9_iKu2Kj9-z3mdGBbATNMTJsLqJV1NrFZ1PcS5utEAz8IqGDY0MSE84kQl2F5DfTTBLk.IPq9G9vbNhoCtTceeq2iqz8REvOB-h64gdDYO6a4Kow&dib_tag=se&keywords=On+Guard&qid=1710275295&s=books&sprefix=on+guard%2Cstripbooks%2C81&sr=1-1">On Guard</a></i>, [Kindle].</span><p></p><p><u>Related Posts</u></p><p><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2017/05/video-is-christianity-credible-by.html">Video: Is Christianity Credible? by William Lane Craig</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2022/10/bible-scholar-edwin-yamauchi-on.html">Bible Scholar Edwin Yamauchi on the Non-Christian Sources for the Historical Jesus</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2020/07/william-lane-craig-on-jesus-personal.html">William Lane Craig on Jesus' Personal Claims</a></p>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-8411346851529888532024-03-11T06:00:00.000-04:002024-03-11T08:00:13.412-04:00Article: Understanding the Trinity by Peter S. 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<i>Chad</i><br />
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Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-29441060644740003352024-03-09T07:00:00.001-04:002024-03-09T12:19:53.035-04:00Worldview and Apologetics in the News<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfX2UncCawN7rMDOWJrPhoPJXgcVHy6UN7bdnDJ0Q5e3DFikuFgOb92eqonllrFCWTThw4DTYjn4kDvavzdC41zHQiii5u1DKQv-mhhgRjnzChgIL4jmrUafhJhWGhosIfzEW7QDk4RXBAhL2c8mWhmNOl6EVHSOkST8wSu-N26WMtTZlIk3tT4fUI72W0/s700/Tim%20Tebow.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="700" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfX2UncCawN7rMDOWJrPhoPJXgcVHy6UN7bdnDJ0Q5e3DFikuFgOb92eqonllrFCWTThw4DTYjn4kDvavzdC41zHQiii5u1DKQv-mhhgRjnzChgIL4jmrUafhJhWGhosIfzEW7QDk4RXBAhL2c8mWhmNOl6EVHSOkST8wSu-N26WMtTZlIk3tT4fUI72W0/s320/Tim%20Tebow.webp" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://wng.org/opinions/the-state-of-the-union-was-pathetic-1709877280">The State of the Union was Pathetic</a></div><br /><a href="https://evolutionnews.org/2024/03/a-misguided-critique-of-irreducible-complexity/">A Misguided Critique of Irreducible Complexity</a><br /><br /><a href="https://winteryknight.com/2024/03/07/leaked-e-mails-doctors-admit-link-between-transgender-treatment-and-cancer/">Leaked E-mails: Doctors Admit Link Between Transgender Treatment and Cancer </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.christianpost.com/news/father-of-murdered-christian-wrestler-urges-forgiveness.html">Dad of slain Christian university wrestler urges forgiveness: 'Become the light of Jesus'</a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://www.christianpost.com/news/tim-tebow-urges-congress-to-fund-child-exploitation-rescue-team.html">Tim Tebow urges Congress to fund child sexual exploitation 'rescue team': 'Answer the call'</a><br /><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><a href="https://www.faithwire.com/2024/03/06/christian-teen-wows-katy-perry-american-idol-judges-with-powerful-song-about-god-and-sin-make-your-ways-my-ways/">Christian Teen Wows Katy Perry, ‘American Idol’ Judges With Powerful Song About God and Sin: ‘Make Your Ways My Ways’</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://www.premierchristianity.com/opinion/the-mob-attack-on-pro-life-students-in-manchester-was-shocking-a-line-has-been-crossed/17328.article">The mob attack on pro-life students in Manchester was shocking. A line has been crossed</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2024/03/debate-video-james-white-vs-leighton.html">Debate Video: James White vs. Leighton Flowers - Does John 6:44 Teach Unconditional Election?</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.str.org/w/two-common-mistakes-christians-make-about-government">Two Common Mistakes Christians Make about Government</a><br /><br /><a href="https://seanmcdowell.org/blog/social-justice-fallacies-thomas-sowell-book-review">Video: Social Justice Fallacies (Thomas Sowell Book Review) </a><br /><br />SS PODCAST: <a href="https://sportsspectrum.com/podcast/2024/03/04/podcast-nate-prosser-nhl-underdog-foundation-christ/">Former NHL player Nate Prosser on his underdog story, foundation in Christ</a><br /><br /><a href="https://wng.org/opinions/its-a-religious-movement-not-a-disease-1709789175">It’s a Religious Movement, Not a Disease</a><i><br /></i><div><i><br />Courage and Godspeed,</i><div><i>Chad</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Our last edition is <a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2024/03/worldview-and-apologetics-in-news.html">here</a>.</div></div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-52392237496654459962024-03-08T07:00:00.000-04:002024-03-08T09:10:43.530-04:00Debate Video: James White vs. Leighton Flowers - Does John 6:44 Teach Unconditional Election?<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dtjVLhR9uYw?si=BlCOCKphbiHfBJyu" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Here is last night's debate between <a href="https://www.aomin.org/aoblog/about/">Dr. James White</a> and <a href="https://soteriology101.com/about-2/">Dr. Leighton Flowers</a>. The topic of the debate was, "Does John 6:44 Teach Unconditional Election?"<br /><br />What did you think of the debate? Please share in the comments!</div><div><br /></div><div><i>Courage and Godspeed,</i></div><div><i>Chad</i></div><div><br /></div><div><u>Related Posts</u><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2017/09/debate-is-homosexuality-compatible-with.html">Debate: Is Homosexuality Compatible with Christianity?- John Shelby Spong vs. James White</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2019/04/debate-video-does-bible-misquote-jesus.html">Debate Video: Does the Bible Misquote Jesus?- Bart Ehrman vs. James White</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2022/06/video-dialogue-four-views-on-apologetics.html">Video Dialogue: Four Views on Apologetics</a></div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-20667683485494825172024-03-06T07:00:00.043-04:002024-03-06T09:12:03.275-04:00Ken Ham and Question Begging <div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aNmuB9EF_vk?si=5CzXA0FYCnZ-R5h6" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Begging the question is a logical fallacy when a circular argument is presented in which the conclusion is included in the premise.<span style="font-size: xx-small;">1 </span><span>For example, imagine I said, "Wayne Gretzky is the greatest hockey player to ever lace up a pair of skates because no one has ever been better." Do you see the problem? I smuggled in the claim I am supposed to be demonstrating! </span>Unfortunately, I sometimes hear young earth creationist (YEC) <a href="https://answersingenesis.org/bios/ken-ham/">Ken Ham</a> do this very same thing when debating Christians who present a non-YEC interpretation of Genesis 1-11. The above debate offers a perfect example of this. <div><br />During the discussion, host <a href="https://justinbrierley.com/">Justin Brierley</a> referred to Ham as a YEC. Ham was quick to correct Brierley by saying that he doesn't like being called a YEC, but would rather be referred to as a Biblical Creationist; thus, smuggling in the assumption that his view is the biblical one and his opponent's (<a href="https://reasons.org/team/jeff-zweerink">Jeff Zweerink</a>) is not. I find this disingenuous. I have no doubt that Ham believes his view is the biblical one, but surely so does Zweerink, as both men made clear during the discussion that scripture is their ultimate authority. <br /><br />I think that when believers are debating secondary issues such as the age of the earth, they should do so with humility, keeping in mind that both they are their opponent are doing their best to understand the biblical text. As it has been often said, "“In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity." <br /><br /><i>Courage and Godspeed,</i><div><i>Chad</i><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Footnote:<br />1. Taken from <a href="https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/begging-the-question">here</a>.</span><br /><br /><u>Related Posts</u></div></div></div><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2015/05/video-is-atheism-winning-battle-for.html"><br />Video: Is Atheism Winning the Battle for Science? William Lane Craig, Craig Hazen, Jeff Zweerink</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2024/03/what-if-there-is-multiverse.html">What if there is a Multiverse?</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2013/03/how-old-is-earth-by-chris-sherrod.html">How Old is the Earth? by Chris Sherrod</a></div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-33100265855221927232024-03-04T07:00:00.008-04:002024-03-04T07:00:00.128-04:00What if there is a Multiverse? <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_janI1Q0aBx7jzyZHyGmZwvqdYfLXw0uOg8cMcdzF5lLaThDYJqWusSdQaFzxe9Hcw9a3HYmnyNyolHTllPRRTS6yxfiI21QGAkxX-O78b9RPzRmhFAe3eebnVQVC_uOQ_GE-i_K4K4GUmfSDwvJWURGLSSlytaDd1eB8Y_6g6bR4Qt0AwuIESOYKg9OW/s1920/What%20If%3F.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_janI1Q0aBx7jzyZHyGmZwvqdYfLXw0uOg8cMcdzF5lLaThDYJqWusSdQaFzxe9Hcw9a3HYmnyNyolHTllPRRTS6yxfiI21QGAkxX-O78b9RPzRmhFAe3eebnVQVC_uOQ_GE-i_K4K4GUmfSDwvJWURGLSSlytaDd1eB8Y_6g6bR4Qt0AwuIESOYKg9OW/s320/What%20If%3F.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2015/11/article-can-multiverse-theories-explain.html">As I have pointed out before</a>, multi-verse theories are often used to explain the fine-tuning of the universe apart from a designer. However, what if a multiverse model proves viable in the future? Would this potential discovery call God's existence into question? <a href="https://reasons.org/team/jeff-zweerink">Astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink</a> doesn't think so:<br /><br />"Rather than get stuck on whether we live in a multiverse, I prefer to focus on the more important question: Does the multiverse fit more comfortably in the naturalist's worldview or the Christian's? Upon my first exposure to the multiverse, I thought it was a threat to Christianity. However, further investigation revealed that multiverse research strengthens the case for a beginning and for design-and thus a Beginner and Designer."<span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span><br /><br />As philosopher <a href="https://reasons.org/team/kenneth-r-samples">Kenneth Samples</a> explains:<br /><br />"Scripture teaches that God created at least one other realm of existence besides the space-time universe (the angelic realm; Colossians 1:16).<span style="font-size: xx-small;">2</span><br /><br />So, it seems that even <i>if</i> a multiverse model would prove viable, it would do little to call the truth of God's existence into question. <br /><br /><i>Courage and Godspeed,<br />Chad</i><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Footnote:<br />1. As quoted by Kenneth Samples in <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christianity-Cross-Examined-Rational-Relevant-Good/dp/1886653984/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14QCS68HKJLEH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nY5aQ9g6nx6Isq-x5Px_xpzIid4bGSAlsirKlm3pQZMXfKgFDjq2pHqF2U6Hoe852_TateSe_XIN6jjLaVywbnYyfshcLiK3jU1epnJ2eUH0hf3lL31vZslg0lMnG_x0f_HdEySkFiNb-ZCtrs9nJMpcEI20KayPq4mMTVlj1ExPo-VGHhZdeqv7jGLEFjynZtHTcUY6VgRXjFq8uaZwX58jU8M7egxdr_eD2UE3Bx0.WctyesgrYfSbGFtqev0Lf03ajmLZb6WbmXjO7FZZdWs&dib_tag=se&keywords=christianity+cross+examined&qid=1709513301&s=books&sprefix=Christianity+Cross+%2Cstripbooks%2C79&sr=1-1">Christianity Cross-Examined: Is it Rational, Relevant and Good?</a></i>, p. 89.<br />2. Ibid. 88.</span><br /><br /><u>Related Posts</u><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2015/11/article-can-multiverse-theories-explain.html">Article: Can Multiverse Theories Explain the Appearance of Fine Tuning in the Universe? by J. Warner Wallace</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2021/01/philosopher-richard-swinburne-on-multi.html">Philosopher Richard Swinburne on the Multi-verse</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2022/06/video-would-multiverse-reveal-god.html">Video - Would the Multiverse Reveal God? A Conversation with Dr. Stephen Meyer</a><br />Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-62576830911976094672024-03-02T07:00:00.001-04:002024-03-02T14:57:11.154-04:00Worldview and Apologetics in the News <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFJmzCMz2NGStwSyzlQv9Tj7EXyQvW_jL1wipcc7G1kYR3p-M0RAbKT4-Q5hxrlsgEozM51ok8Hu-MX7z1AxNIHBU3hUZyeIz6dxETMKMF7d5j-sMlMFi-zjhmhp5y9Yi_axVVxMlYIXa_lLYNTsGCQG19K5kBKXRpY4Eh9AueMROhcwiVUmy13d7fC47t/s550/Spidey%20Daily%20Bugle.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="550" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFJmzCMz2NGStwSyzlQv9Tj7EXyQvW_jL1wipcc7G1kYR3p-M0RAbKT4-Q5hxrlsgEozM51ok8Hu-MX7z1AxNIHBU3hUZyeIz6dxETMKMF7d5j-sMlMFi-zjhmhp5y9Yi_axVVxMlYIXa_lLYNTsGCQG19K5kBKXRpY4Eh9AueMROhcwiVUmy13d7fC47t/w320-h314/Spidey%20Daily%20Bugle.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><a href="https://evolutionnews.org/2024/02/specified-complexity-as-a-unified-information-measure/">Specified Complexity as a Unified Information Measure</a><br /><br />Video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDMeZm8d0AI">Love and Unity in the Wake of #BaalGate: with Tim Stratton, Dan Chapa, and TurretinFan</a><br /><br /><a href="https://stream.org/the-six-things-you-need-to-know-about-christian-nationalism/">The Six Things You Need to Know About Christian Nationalism</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.faithwire.com/2024/03/01/ex-slave-was-captured-as-a-child-and-forced-to-embrace-islam-and-the-quran-then-he-met-jesus/">Ex-Slave Was Captured as a Child and Forced to Embrace Islam and the Quran. Then, He Met Jesus</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.christianpost.com/news/islamic-extremists-targeting-women-teens-for-radicalization.html">Islamic extremists targeting women, teens for radicalization, Indonesia counter-terrorism group warns</a><br /><br /><div>Movie Review: <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/dune-part-two-2024/">Dune Part Two</a><br /><br />Apologetics315 Podcast: <a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2024/03/apologetics315-podcast-bullies-and.html">Bullies and Saints with John Dickson</a><div><br /></div><div>Podcast: <a href="https://coldcasechristianity.com/podcasts/investigating-the-evidence-for-the-pro-life-position/">Investigating The Evidence For The Pro-Life Position</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.premierchristianity.com/opinion/matt-redman-pens-hymn-to-fund-bible-translation-in-ukraine/17289.article">Matt Redman pens hymn to fund Bible translation in Ukraine</a><br /><br />New Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Darwins-Bluff-Mystery-Darwin-Finished/dp/1637120370/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2O6S53KBC6G2Q&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JWaevrBewf2I0BnwYDXKqO8U68i0kNUayazdBwtViX-w72-sy73gTQj9GgvPgftjqeawxkYIXWpy3pFKMNgeBzECvnEDZg6IG1TkEiTA-tyt1JXhUWrKTHz7MgjEKUh9.hdZdSETVyBevplwv4LngEpnLG-7L7EwAtEeALAaBhnU&dib_tag=se&keywords=Darwin%27s+bluff&qid=1709405723&s=books&sprefix=darwin%27s+bluff%2Cstripbooks%2C68&sr=1-1">Darwin's Bluff: The Mystery of the Book Darwin Never Finished</a></div></div><div><br /><i>Courage and Godspeed,</i></div><div><i>Chad</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Our last edition is <a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2024/02/worldview-and-apologetics-in-news_17.html">here</a>.</div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-4847813981756568032024-03-01T07:00:00.000-04:002024-03-01T07:00:00.241-04:00Apologetics315 Podcast: Bullies and Saints with John Dickson<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVcrsCzr5BgGTg7EUnxsbCVjyVXLniSy9Tf8WJsTZHJqCiMmG5aSM2tVHVRvP09mGnCAz90X0sFKAWX27RNTahbnir-eKKqoYAld4NCbEtaIUXqoVTgtMsw5htVJQDXHzsB9C_g2XaIRAtFou3QS_v_-OayvoUl5K57G0bkfXsqZI2vkFqYpUThnjmIA8X/s445/Bullies%20and%20Saints.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="294" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVcrsCzr5BgGTg7EUnxsbCVjyVXLniSy9Tf8WJsTZHJqCiMmG5aSM2tVHVRvP09mGnCAz90X0sFKAWX27RNTahbnir-eKKqoYAld4NCbEtaIUXqoVTgtMsw5htVJQDXHzsB9C_g2XaIRAtFou3QS_v_-OayvoUl5K57G0bkfXsqZI2vkFqYpUThnjmIA8X/s320/Bullies%20and%20Saints.jpg" width="211" /></a></div>Recently, <a href="https://www.johndickson.org/">Dr. John Dickson</a> joined Brain Auten and I on the <a href="https://apologetics315.com/podcast-2/">Apologetics315 Podcast</a> to discuss his book, <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bullies-Saints-Honest-Christian-History/dp/0310118360/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TYPXB2E9VQO3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.N7EwnPnZA4171bEG4gmhOjoOMWJeljvm78kPTYEd-hzp5GQMX8jaTrI3ieFNOcbCi-0Q8vzHtO9E-D5AOUyYrBYR449-JGoU-CK89C2YQGVDYdIQPTJdYWSWn7-vil0-4dgcuGuwePeVHLoIX26xprbS0wEibWKHk4SagBPOsCwy9KPPGTviGwto5co2wpRwTuWc1w-3HJuM22C4D5bdkw.TvvR70SVR8jYw1ZU8LN0J5-YjPzzs2Hpigqu9W8VRHQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=bullies+and+saints+john+dickson&qid=1709260376&s=books&sprefix=Bullies+and+Saints%2Cstripbooks%2C79&sr=1-1">Bullies and Saints: An Honest Look at the Good and Evil of Christian History</a></i>.<br /><br />Dickson provides an insightful, nuanced perspective on some of the most controversial episodes in Christian history, from the Crusades to the Galileo affair. He argues that while Christians have certainly made grave mistakes throughout history, the influence of Christianity has also been profoundly positive, pioneering hospitals, abolitionism, and education.<br /><br />Dickson is candid about the church's failures but also highlights inspiring figures like Eligius, Gregory of Nyssa, and the courageous early Christian martyrs. He aims to provide an objective account that combats overly negative portrayals of Christian history while also avoiding Christian triumphalism.<br /><br />Key topics discussed include Constantine's role in the Christianization of Rome, myths about the "Dark Ages," the confident humility of early Christian martyrs, myths surrounding Galileo's persecution, and more.<br /><br />Dickson provides illuminating historical context and thoughtful analysis of these complex issues. His book provides a thoughtful corrective to biased accounts on both sides, appealing to secular and religious readers alike.<br /><br />You can checkout this episode <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/episode/135-bullies-and-saints-with-john-dickson--58815239?utm_medium=app&utm_source=widget&utm_campaign=episode-title">here</a>.<br /><br />To learn more about John Dickson, <a href="https://www.johndickson.org/">go here</a>. You can get a copy of his excellent book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bullies-Saints-Honest-Christian-History/dp/0310118360/ref=asc_df_0310118360/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509032833991&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5117275702962431417&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1018611&hvtargid=pla-1209012508721&psc=1&mcid=87cd75118f63308785285779f2b20773&gclid=Cj0KCQiA84CvBhCaARIsAMkAvkKiiHelEmdJxSZ89fIJzthRYSq5bqNPF7CCJeQDiehnoRvhed6JMvAaAjjzEALw_wcB">here</a>.<br /><br />Checkout our past episodes <a href="https://apologetics315.com/podcast-2/">here</a>. <br /><br /><i>Courage and Godspeed,<br />Chad</i><br /><br /><u>Related Posts</u><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2024/01/historian-john-dickson-on-council-of.html">Historian John Dickson on the Council of Nicaea (AD 325)</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2023/12/historian-john-dickinson-on-central.html">Historian John Dickson on the Central Doctrine of Salvation</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2018/07/how-can-we-know-theres-god-doubters.html">How Can We Know There's a God? (A Doubter's Guide to Jesus)</a>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-33490154182786318762024-02-28T07:00:00.001-04:002024-02-28T09:33:18.116-04:00Philosopher Richard Swinburne on the Multi-verse<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k2LWBwyXcgw/X_UV0TWXuuI/AAAAAAAADyk/V5irr6MzNH0Xbk6FMZVFtzQOTSa5mPGkgCLcBGAsYHQ/s305/Richard%2BSwinburne.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="305" data-original-width="305" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k2LWBwyXcgw/X_UV0TWXuuI/AAAAAAAADyk/V5irr6MzNH0Xbk6FMZVFtzQOTSa5mPGkgCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/Richard%2BSwinburne.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>"To postulate a trillion-trillion other universes, rather than one God, in order to explain the orderliness of our universe, seems the height of irrationality."<span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span><br /><br /><i>Courage and Godspeed,<br />Chad</i><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Footnote:<br />1. Richard Swinburne, <i>Is There a God?</i>, p. 68 as quoted by Peter S. Williams in <i>Outgrowing God?</i></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><u>Related Posts</u><br /><br /><a href="http://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2015/11/article-can-multiverse-theories-explain.html">Article: Can Multiverse Theories Explain the Appearance of Fine Tuning in the Universe? by J. Warner Wallace</a><br /><br /><a href="http://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2013/11/video-origins-of-universe-has-hawking_5.html">Video: Origins of the Universe- Has Hawking Eliminated God? with Dr. William Lane Craig and Dr. Rodney Holder</a><br /><br /></p><a href="http://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2016/03/multiverse-theory-anthropic-principle.html">Multiverse Theory, The Anthropic Principle and Vampires</a>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-68367767511962978352024-02-26T08:00:00.000-04:002024-02-26T09:17:28.135-04:00Some of My Favorite Debates<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMaM0JEhk6UqfN7fcKfCBoDsxESHYWD5pU9gloCCLcNehgL3xw2jW9-3AuH5hKyp0QYg9E9aKfP18HzOJ2ClbzFsEtdpTLzJaN6cNXK_XNjkhWQ-eXR8E4CzrvRIqdSldAN1fbbbMxkJvilpsRJfJe9y0NDSA2ygfadSl5HT2ru7U5qeWNyX8e6KqKEC_o/s512/Debate.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="358" data-original-width="512" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMaM0JEhk6UqfN7fcKfCBoDsxESHYWD5pU9gloCCLcNehgL3xw2jW9-3AuH5hKyp0QYg9E9aKfP18HzOJ2ClbzFsEtdpTLzJaN6cNXK_XNjkhWQ-eXR8E4CzrvRIqdSldAN1fbbbMxkJvilpsRJfJe9y0NDSA2ygfadSl5HT2ru7U5qeWNyX8e6KqKEC_o/s320/Debate.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Since becoming a Christian, I have always loved debates. I have collected a few of my favorite below. I enjoy these for various reasons and I am sure I will be adding to this list in the future. When listening to debates, it is always good to remember Proverbs 18:17:<br /><br /><i>“The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.”<br /><br /></i>1. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tDZQagV0MY">James Crossley vs. William Lane Craig - “Was Jesus Raised from the Dead?”</a> (2012)<br /><br />2. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENZYEPpR2Jc">Jeff Lowder vs. Frank Turek - “What Better Explains Reality: Naturalism or Theism?</a> (2016)<br /><br />3. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9Uktg9nLx8&t=2408s">Braxton Hunter vs. Matt Dillahunty - “Does the Christian God Exist?”</a> (2019)<br /><br />4. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tYm41hb48o&t=2s">William Lane Craig vs. Christopher Hitchens - “Does God Exist?”</a> (2009)<br /><br />5. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmhFH9-ZRrA">Aron Ra vs. Michael Jones - “Is Christianity Dangerous?”</a> (2019)<br /><br />6. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfylw5okAag">William Lane Craig vs. Francisco Ayala - “Is Intelligent Design Viable?”</a> (2013)<br /><br />7. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c35_uFjEbx8">Chris Date vs. Dale Tuggy - “Is Jesus Human and not Divine?” (2019)<br /><br /></a>8. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUa7TxQHF0E">Paul Draper vs. William Lane Craig - “Does God Exist?”</a> (2013)<br /><br />What are you favorite debates? Please share in the comments below. And if you are interested in why I picked a particular debate, please feel free to ask! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Courage and Godspeed,</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Chad</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Related Posts</u><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2016/12/debate-video-jeff-lowder-vs-frank-turek.html">Debate Video: Jeff Lowder vs. Frank Turek- What Better Explains Reality: Naturalism or Theism?</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2020/03/4-reasons-why-william-lane-craig-and.html">4 Reasons Why William Lane Craig and Jeffrey Jay Lowder of the Secular Outpost Should Debate the Existence of God</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2020/03/debate-video-does-christian-god-exist.html">Debate Video: Does the Christian God Exist? - Matt Dillahunty vs. Braxton Hunter</a></div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-8984813912049418912024-02-24T10:00:00.000-04:002024-02-24T14:45:27.496-04:00Worldview and Apologetics in the News<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBybZZYucTqt1hH_oDqzNUEptRO0ty7tZgsuz0zUjcfwH88g_EsrsCMM7SaEV1iGQSWbmDrXR4ZJLXJ3HRLHis-u2OSMsCAujCqty4a2w9FESKFOPWbbYpJSJ0h-rKrozsiqqrZ3HJEYhXNNK6kNoG74O0pG7oM53DvlMEe-CpZmTEuEw1NUKuQZyUodd/s900/Man%20reading%20Newspaper.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="895" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBybZZYucTqt1hH_oDqzNUEptRO0ty7tZgsuz0zUjcfwH88g_EsrsCMM7SaEV1iGQSWbmDrXR4ZJLXJ3HRLHis-u2OSMsCAujCqty4a2w9FESKFOPWbbYpJSJ0h-rKrozsiqqrZ3HJEYhXNNK6kNoG74O0pG7oM53DvlMEe-CpZmTEuEw1NUKuQZyUodd/w199-h200/Man%20reading%20Newspaper.jpeg" width="199" /></a></div><p></p><a href="https://www.faithwire.com/2024/02/23/massive-study-unveils-what-people-really-believe-about-how-hollywood-treats-faith/">Massive Study Unveils What People Really Believe About How Hollywood Treats Faith</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.faithwire.com/2024/02/23/hollywood-celebs-unite-to-combat-antisemitism-in-new-video-im-a-proud-jew/">Hollywood Celebs Unite to Combat Antisemitism in New Video: ‘I’m a Proud Jew’</a><br /><br />Video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV01DNwNmig">White/Horn Sola Scriptura Debate</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.christianpost.com/voices/answers-to-common-pro-choice-arguments.html">Answers to common pro-choice arguments</a><br /><br /><a href="https://stream.org/sunny-side-of-the-stream-lawmakers-in-four-states-consider-laws-that-would-show-fetal-development-video-in-classrooms/">Lawmakers in Four States Consider Laws That Would Show Fetal Development Video in Classrooms</a><br /><br />Movie Review: <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/ordinary-angels-2024/">Ordinary Angels</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2024/02/book-preview-truth-in-true-crime-by-j.html">Book Preview: The Truth in True Crime by J. Warner Wallace</a><div><br />Interesting: <a href="https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/cerberus-and-the-trinity">Cerberus and the Trinity</a><br /><br /><a href="https://wng.org/opinions/the-tyranny-of-legal-abortion-1708648832">The Tyranny of Legal Abortion </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/february-web-only/best-childrens-bible-storybook-scripture-kids-theology.html">The Quest for a Good Children’s Bible</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2024/february/alabama-embryos-ivf-frozen-storage-pro-life-ruling-protecti.html">Alabama Rules that Frozen Embryos Are Children</a><br /><br /><a href="https://evolutionnews.org/2024/02/burials-reveal-prehistoric-cultures-valued-children-with-down-syndrome/">Burials Reveal Prehistoric Cultures Valued Children with Down Syndrome</a><br /><br /><i>Courage and Godspeed,</i></div><div><i>Chad</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Our last edition is <a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2024/02/worldview-and-apologetics-in-news_0127455991.html">here</a>.</div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-43772880101597673732024-02-23T10:00:00.024-04:002024-02-23T10:00:00.147-04:00Blaise Pascal Diagnoses the Human Condition<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuosBkOHZkIRTDw63Jx9In1vaw1bwCtVAird7SH32a1VuCezv57cRJcYVojzOZ2Gq9n7_u_5yqN2zTTsc-_0dwZHcpOd2N3Paay7n1aUaVNNBL98t5DcI6WE3orbZRNHkp6Gy24wPsWCllCSAbXFaD-s5z2bHptdTZ_AlybZnxNM8oLWFfz-9R89XXjtmh/s1600/Pascal.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1227" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuosBkOHZkIRTDw63Jx9In1vaw1bwCtVAird7SH32a1VuCezv57cRJcYVojzOZ2Gq9n7_u_5yqN2zTTsc-_0dwZHcpOd2N3Paay7n1aUaVNNBL98t5DcI6WE3orbZRNHkp6Gy24wPsWCllCSAbXFaD-s5z2bHptdTZ_AlybZnxNM8oLWFfz-9R89XXjtmh/s320/Pascal.webp" width="245" /></a></div>In his helpful book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christianity-Cross-Examined-Rational-Relevant-Good/dp/1886653984/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LDJ44UVZ47GB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nY5aQ9g6nx6Isq-x5Px_xpzIid4bGSAlsirKlm3pQZNh3AnM5s4jfNkfRFh4z5eqQS8i5IxQk6G5CInZjlsZ7LuZcOFTU3HurRaRNAPiKspxVkLndg1aq44RGn1O-sIHe7Qorlfr1o-3w6s02NNXpfjL5YBvUG7p3KeQI7Nt_6CqwtezFhwPeLyoforIn4ES2rLEWRmrVHBSAmJspop7XAa0lpQePRm6goN0KH-ci18.BSyZjpHEfPpVqYXQ-MuWeMK5c6nvBjKsWZ-5dbgkyg8&dib_tag=se&keywords=Christianity+cross+examined&qid=1708646636&s=books&sprefix=christianity+cross+examined%2Cstripbooks%2C79&sr=1-1"><i>Christianity Cross-Examined</i> </a>philosopher <a href="https://reasons.org/team/kenneth-r-samples">Kenneth Samples</a> shares some of the conclusions that French scholar <a href="https://iep.utm.edu/pascal-b/">Blaise Pascal</a> (1623-1662) drew about the human condition. I found them thought-provoking and wanted to share them here. I think they are worth pondering.<br /><br />They are as follows:<br /><br /><b>1. Humans reflect an enigmatic nature of "greatness and wretchedness."</b> Our <i>greatness</i> (in reason, technology, art, etc.) derives from our identity as bearers of God's image (Genesis 1:26-27), but that image has been significantly tarnished (effaced but not erased) through our collective fall into sin (Romans 3:23) and accompanying moral <i>wretchedness. </i><br /><br /><b>2. We are often afraid to "stay quietly" in our rooms, alone with our thoughts. </b> Pascal perceived that solitude and quiet reflection risks exposing an uneasiness in the soul that many people purposely avoid. Sheltering in place during 2020's pandemic likely made confronting our profound state of estrangement inescapable. <br /><br /><b>3. We spend much of our lives following "diversions."</b> Even in Pascal's seventeenth century, it was much easier to divert attention to pragmatic concerns and engaging distractions and, thus, remain ambivalent to spiritual issues. <br /><br /><b>4. "The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing."</b> For Pascal, the heart reflects not mere emotion but an instinctive intuition of truth apprehended by the soul. Our most basic beliefs about God, mind, and morality are never based merely on rational or empirical considerations alone. <br /><br /><b>5. We only "know ourselves" through knowing Jesus Christ. </b>The Christian faith proclaims that we were made to know, love, and serve God - yet sin sabotages that relationship. Pascal believed God's redemptive grace serves to revive the tarnished image of God within and, thus, allow us to discover our true selves.<span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span><p></p><p><i>Courage and Godspeed,<br />Chad</i><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Footnote:<br />1. Kenneth Samples, <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christianity-Cross-Examined-Rational-Relevant-Good/dp/1886653984/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1LKBF8BBZNUK2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Qoemtq68dz_uV4ARD93Gh4q3w2xfju0UIkQb-G2sKVgvAKTiiWKorLYkIiqiQFjtZvuGko2N5tEvoiZBCcAzcXeMVvUsH1ykvm1uBap_ba_wCQBRnOHeCxmMm5PJibipUFaSj8kpf4mZdUDRGyA0iEiV9hrYL436htv7mN2WgCWaujT-GSN1PUym8dVD3uRjv5dexrJgNsvcv1uHxKluzl4lqYFMm4s7gxB4t1avyLY.cyllOaKE5KrN4NKG5eGc0jcnTxmVAPAbdEyO-TiQ-vI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Kenneth+Samples&qid=1708647424&s=books&sprefix=kenneth+samples%2Cstripbooks%2C84&sr=1-5">Christianity Cross-Examined: Is It Rational, Relevant, and Good?</a></i>, p. 209.<br /></span><br /><u>Related Posts</u><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2023/12/7-scientific-reasons-to-conclude-that.html">7 Scientific Reasons to Conclude that the Universe Began to Exist</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2016/06/blog-series-christian-thinkers-101-by.html">Blog Series: Christian Thinkers 101 by Kenneth Samples</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2021/06/ten-ways-servant-slavery-in-israel.html">Ten Ways Servant-Slavery in Israel Differed from Chattel Slavery</a></p>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-84262875801898709682024-02-21T07:00:00.019-04:002024-02-21T07:00:00.243-04:00Book Preview: The Truth in True Crime by J. Warner Wallace<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixyGLgHM0whY7QS1RpjRXhK23Zxu_Aoq9rWg6rP2XMvXayzJCSK51BjgpJpVs_vsjynI-EyRI9dm3PlxEb-B4fEcp1v1VE5jdiTXtgqANDYzHHyaT1q5hAab82CUokZkiayH2tXEo0iNDPhoDHEsPDbpQP7JciwpuOtkFMVSosq3CPY9lrc8bjJxAzudtC/s300/The%20Truth%20in%20True%20Crime.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="203" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixyGLgHM0whY7QS1RpjRXhK23Zxu_Aoq9rWg6rP2XMvXayzJCSK51BjgpJpVs_vsjynI-EyRI9dm3PlxEb-B4fEcp1v1VE5jdiTXtgqANDYzHHyaT1q5hAab82CUokZkiayH2tXEo0iNDPhoDHEsPDbpQP7JciwpuOtkFMVSosq3CPY9lrc8bjJxAzudtC/s1600/The%20Truth%20in%20True%20Crime.jpeg" width="203" /></a></div><u>About the Author</u><br /><br /><a href="https://coldcasechristianity.com/j-warner-wallace-christian-apologist-and-author/">J. Warner Wallace</a> is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker and best-selling author. He continues to consult on cold-case investigations while serving as a Senior Fellow at the <a href="http://www.colsoncenter.org/">Colson Center for Christian Worldview.</a> He is also an adjunct professor of apologetics at <a href="https://www.biola.edu/christian-apologetics-ma">Talbot School of Theology (Biola University)</a>, <a href="https://www.gs.edu/">Gateway Seminary</a>, and <a href="https://ses.edu/">Southern Evangelical Seminary</a>, and a faculty member at <a href="http://www.summit.org/">Summit Ministries</a>. J. Warner became a Christ-follower at the age of thirty-five after investigating the claims of the New Testament gospels using his skill set as a detective. He eventually earned a Master’s Degree in Theological Studies from <a href="https://www.gs.edu/">Gateway Seminary</a>.<br /><br />Learn more <a href="https://coldcasechristianity.com/j-warner-wallace-christian-apologist-and-author/">here</a>.<br /><br /><u>About the Book</u><br /><br />For decades, cold-case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace investigated the causes behind deaths and murders, chasing one lead after another for months as he attempted to solve the case. Investigating death, surprisingly, taught him a great deal about life and the nature of people. In <i>The Truth in True Crime</i>, Wallace explores the clues lying behind our human nature as he uncovers fifteen life-truths gleaned from both contemporary murder investigations and ancient Biblical wisdom. Every chapter introduces you to an investigation of a death as Wallace and his partner Rick chase down leads and along the way learn guiding principles to help us to thrive and flourish as human beings created in the image of God. These fifteen attributes of human beings have been confirmed by modern sociological studies, but were first described on the pages of Scripture. Even if you don’t believe in God, these are valuable insights into our human condition, helping you better understand your own identity and the identity of your Creator.<br /><br />You can pre-order your copy <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Truth-True-Crime-Investigating-Teaches/dp/0310111374/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25UR0H7PW87IQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZavLurhV5vgalUMwOvg9juqO7TPXhz_pxLvFUhCEDtY2Y1TUQs6ZjQJ46w7I0bTuml92HpLxwRdSMuy2qCk6c3y_cDQP5GrPgA9pwclVP5j6F8GDNjdARnm9tk6ohcnhCj6EKGgnwANDwdj_wom6sut_bnyi6JjiPFsaKClyVkK2Bl7ubEVMf6GAWzaoXtG_nMEMuNIJ4wX0YnwcOAt2IRd4Lbu_biuQKC7fnsU16IY.Y8T09jDCd7rh4SqOz1SQedVjlbTzgZpGyRC-K7dsTB4&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Truth+in+True+Crime&qid=1708463698&s=books&sprefix=the+truth+in+true+crime%2Cstripbooks%2C86&sr=1-1">here</a>.<br /><br />Learn more about J. Warner Wallace and his work <a href="https://coldcasechristianity.com/">here</a>.<br /><br /><i>Courage and Godspeed,<br />Chad</i><br /><br /><u>Related Posts</u><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2023/12/counterpoints-andy-stanley-and-j-warner.html">Counterpoints: Andy Stanley and J. Warner Wallace on "Did Jesus Claim to be God?"</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2021/10/christianity-science-and-galileo.html">Christianity, Science and Galileo</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2022/05/four-reasons-new-testament-gospels-are.html">Four Reasons the New Testament Gospels are Reliable by J. Warner Wallace</a>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-58497835662908660332024-02-19T07:00:00.029-04:002024-02-19T07:00:00.138-04:00Debate Video: Does the NT Teach that Jesus is God? - Chris Date vs. Dr. Shabir Ally<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EdpRpLorJuA?si=6ZwIKj_P7XgQ3HuZ" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It was Jesus Himself that said, "...if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins" (John 8:24b; NKJV); thus illustrating just how important it is to get Jesus' identity right. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In this featured debate, Muslim apologist <a href="https://shabirally.com/">Shabir Ally</a> and <a href="https://www.chrisdate.info/">Chris Date</a> wrestle with the question, "Does the New Testament teach that Jesus is God?"</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I wanted to make a point to feature this debate because I so appreciated the approach Date took in arguing that Jesus is God and I also thought both debaters perfectly modeled how Muslims and Christians should interact.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Courage and Godspeed,</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Chad<br /></i><br /></div><div><u>Related Posts</u><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2020/05/book-excerpt-is-jesus-human-and-not.html">Book Preview: Is Jesus Human and Not Divine? A Debate by Dale Tuggy and Christopher M. Date</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2020/06/an-interview-with-chris-date.html">An Interview with Chris Date</a><br /><br /></div><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2020/01/debate-video-jay-smith-vs-dr-shabir.html">Debate Video: Jay Smith vs. Dr. Shabir Ally- Which is the Word of God? The Bible or Qur'an?"</a>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-24514072278437319492024-02-17T07:00:00.012-04:002024-02-17T07:00:00.267-04:00Worldview and Apologetics in the News<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNW95C37yyeuQJwOM4HrgqqaelT4OltaPWCqvwPHtaxdDrLbvjJlQ4i28tiRUg6IQbl3pzMRaJCi3vvWJabBhoi-s1wNpEYgxhpmhXe-RUJTi3Zjt5n8Y7fnwsliHmKHqH-o34_vSZ6IF2gfosgj6MMoV9i1r37zBf7DZlo__NYTeMNe2ENYMzwXG363ZN/s234/Man%20Reading%20Paper.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="234" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNW95C37yyeuQJwOM4HrgqqaelT4OltaPWCqvwPHtaxdDrLbvjJlQ4i28tiRUg6IQbl3pzMRaJCi3vvWJabBhoi-s1wNpEYgxhpmhXe-RUJTi3Zjt5n8Y7fnwsliHmKHqH-o34_vSZ6IF2gfosgj6MMoV9i1r37zBf7DZlo__NYTeMNe2ENYMzwXG363ZN/s1600/Man%20Reading%20Paper.png" width="234" /></a></div><p></p><a href="https://evolutionnews.org/2024/02/leading-bioethics-journal-pathologizes-pregnancy/">Leading Bioethics Journal Pathologizes Pregnancy</a><br /><br /><a href="https://crossexamined.org/the-satanic-temple-abortion-clinic-a-critical-assessment/">The Satanic Temple Abortion Clinic: A Critical Assessment</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.faithwire.com/2024/02/16/ms-society-stands-by-decision-to-kick-90-year-old-volunteer-out-for-not-understanding-preferred-pronouns/">MS Society Stands By Decision to Kick 90-Year-Old Volunteer Out for Not Understanding ‘Preferred Pronouns’</a><br /><br />Debate Announcement: <a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/firstlutheran/1004040?ref=facebook">Does John 6:44 Teach Unconditional Election? - James White vs. Leighton Flowers</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.faithwire.com/2024/02/15/pastors-alternative-he-gets-us-super-bowl-ad-goes-viral-watch-him-reveal-why-he-made-it/">Pastor’s Alternative ‘He Gets Us’ Super Bowl Ad Goes Viral: Watch Him Reveal Why He Made It</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-bale-building-12-homes-to-keep-foster-siblings-together.html">Actor Christian Bale launches project to build 12 homes to keep foster siblings together</a><br /><br />Movie Review: <a href="https://www.christianpost.com/voices/freuds-last-session-anthony-hopkins-unconvincing-as-freud.html">'Freud's Last Session': If atheist Freud and Christian CS Lewis faced off</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/february-web-only/god-country-documentary-review-christian-nationalism-reiner.html">‘God & Country’ Preaches to the Choir</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.christianheadlines.com/columnists/shane-idleman/is-a-christian-swiftie-an-oxymoron.html">Is a 'Christian Swiftie' an Oxymoron?</a><br /><br /><a href="https://wng.org/opinions/the-battle-of-the-geriatric-ward-1707825019">The Battle of the Geriatric Ward?</a><br /><br /><i>Courage and Godspeed,</i><div><i>Chad</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Our latest edition is <a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2024/02/worldview-and-apologetics-in-news_0756013291.html">here</a>.</div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-22741554035911009362024-02-16T07:00:00.000-04:002024-02-16T17:49:20.493-04:00Equip: Free Apologetics Training with Dr. William Lane Craig<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOdqUKgKUbzQib2lN3v8CQJEfDRcnzrkK0rVbSyWVbIp0ae8wmLmm9Urs1KCaj_s712xvs_51X9BE6a3Lr8NecZDN9Y97Hxh1z1r919fyK8MJTO3Dl-tZxriSJyUUTyO6Wz0uqraj3mSNF-oUcvLRxtLjuONH1Yj0MB9GPi2FOLr5hhNqUPagCxOg0IZ8p/s904/Equip%20Logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="454" data-original-width="904" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOdqUKgKUbzQib2lN3v8CQJEfDRcnzrkK0rVbSyWVbIp0ae8wmLmm9Urs1KCaj_s712xvs_51X9BE6a3Lr8NecZDN9Y97Hxh1z1r919fyK8MJTO3Dl-tZxriSJyUUTyO6Wz0uqraj3mSNF-oUcvLRxtLjuONH1Yj0MB9GPi2FOLr5hhNqUPagCxOg0IZ8p/s320/Equip%20Logo.png" width="320" /></a></div>There is so much online apologetics content that often it can be difficult to know where to start. <a href="https://www.reasonablefaith.org/william-lane-craig">Dr. William Lane Craig's</a> free Equip courses are designed to help remedy that problem. As <a href="https://knowwhyyoubelieve.org/">the website</a> states:<p></p><p>"Equip courses offer a free, guided tour through Dr. Craig’s content. Sign up to gain access to courses, track your progress, engage in forum conversations, and get to know others who are exploring the same courses."<br /><br />To learn more about how Equip works, <a href="https://knowwhyyoubelieve.org/how-equip-works/">go here</a>.<br /><br />You can view the available courses <a href="https://knowwhyyoubelieve.org/courses/">here</a>.<br /><br />Finally, you can register <a href="https://knowwhyyoubelieve.org/register/">here</a>.<br /><br /><i>Courage and Godspeed,<br />Chad</i></p><p><u>Related Posts</u><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2017/05/video-is-christianity-credible-by.html">Video: Is Christianity Credible? by William Lane Craig</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2019/10/video-universe-how-did-it-get-here-why.html">Video- The Universe: How Did it Get Here & Why Are We Part of It? with Sir Roger Penrose & William Lane Craig</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2021/10/william-lane-craig-answers-popular.html">William Lane Craig Answers a Popular Atheist Rejoinder</a></p>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-44438723535784503152024-02-14T07:00:00.021-04:002024-02-14T09:02:14.195-04:00Counterpoints: Bart Ehrman vs. Brant Pitre on Jesus as God in the Synoptic Gospels<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIpUGtQZStSbs6PKa6eijRL9MwM7ESNZ-p8-C27uM9UlGYPB27TxMkaLWsFMqUB4CCMr87n15Wd0bWNOGJxcTM1yue1SZYPXUoIqtXYW11myWBJlv_Hdxs6yaFn7Brnp7Fs6dcm0iVduI-xS1PYuhyq7r6h0oGWe-MUQDWcutXx0rlK-kwi0Hi8-It6xTt/s300/Brant%20Pitre.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIpUGtQZStSbs6PKa6eijRL9MwM7ESNZ-p8-C27uM9UlGYPB27TxMkaLWsFMqUB4CCMr87n15Wd0bWNOGJxcTM1yue1SZYPXUoIqtXYW11myWBJlv_Hdxs6yaFn7Brnp7Fs6dcm0iVduI-xS1PYuhyq7r6h0oGWe-MUQDWcutXx0rlK-kwi0Hi8-It6xTt/w200-h200/Brant%20Pitre.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><b><u>Bart Ehrman</u>:</b> "If Jesus went around Galilee proclaiming himself to be a divine being sent from God...could anything <i>else</i> that he might say be so breathtaking and thunderously important? And yet none of these earlier sources [Matthew, Mark, and Luke] says any such thing about him. Did they (all of them!) just decide not to mention the one thing that was most significant about Jesus? Almost certainly the divine self-claims in John are not historical."<span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span><br /><br /><b><u>Brant Pitre</u>:</b> "...if it were true that Jesus never speaks or acts as if he is divine in the Synoptic Gospels, that three of the earliest biographies of Jesus do not provide any evidence that he claimed to be divine, then a major historical argument could be made against the ancient Christian belief that Jesus thought he was God. And this would quite understandably lead to doubts about whether the Gospel of John is historically accurate in portraying Jesus as claiming to be God. <br /><br />The problem is that the claim that Jesus is not depicted as God in the Synoptic Gospels is flat-out wrong. The only way to hold such a claim is to completely<i> ignore</i> both the miracles of Jesus in which he acts as if he is the one God, as well as the sayings of Jesus in which he speaks as if he is the one God."<span style="font-size: xx-small;">2 </span><br /><br /><i>Courage and Godspeed,<br />Chad <br /></i><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Footnote:<br />1. As quoted by Brant Pitre in <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Case-Jesus-Biblical-Historical-Evidence-ebook/dp/B00X2F7XF0/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31AVUOXUV0Y8E&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OVcSyFH_kkWEYpyxmjN9X6ATRZZoS_kNP9-rSvE9G6BmLN-cWHfAFk0gO04aEwyJygNGnLZp_6OAx78F5DSYXsvr6ax5iv390Q-iIkvmua2UNRCZLQ0zxivh6JuT_0wRYjPMQOjpVBHItIbIxrjNHqspjNmXvRzRNXQi7LHYtN6f5JOlsHeK4Az6aqMSo--GH7aLUgXQHFKUSWwd4czIeN-mnTUyyqvLiRqk06jlW6I.krpfTrsxeN8yfR5Zrqd8Tv-aVhab-DJQIc6vVU8KVyw&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Case+for+Jesus&qid=1707862480&s=books&sprefix=the+case+for+jesus%2Cstripbooks%2C108&sr=1-1">The Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ</a></i>, p. 120.<br />2. Ibid., p. 121. </span><br /><br /><u>Related Posts</u><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2021/07/nabeel-qureshis-case-for-deity-of.html">Nabeel Qureshi's Case for the Deity of Christ in the Gospel of Mark</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2017/08/common-objection-34-jesus-never-claimed.html">Common Objection #34- "Jesus never claimed to be God!"</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2016/11/video-where-did-jesus-say-i-am-god.html">Video: Where Did Jesus Say, "I Am God, Worship Me"? by David Wood</a>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-15510267725796378712024-02-12T07:00:00.000-04:002024-02-12T08:54:51.638-04:00Video: Creation Dialogue - Young or Old?<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rCsExFhL97U?si=WfQ3AfOyreRUn92K" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This video features a discussion between old-earth creationist <a href="https://reasons.org/team/hugh-ross">Hugh Ross</a> and young-earth creationist <a href="https://cornerstone-edsupply.com/">Marcus Ross</a> moderated by <a href="https://www.garyhabermas.com/">Dr. Gary Habermas</a>. This event was hosted by <a href="https://ratiochristi.org/">Ratio Christi</a> at <a href="https://www.liberty.edu/">Liberty University</a>. <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Whether you believe the earth is young or old, followers of Christ should take note of how cordial and respectful both speakers are toward one another. Further, neither has a problem stating that the age of the earth is a secondary issue that brothers and sisters in Christ should not divide over. And to this attitude I offer a hearty, "Amen!"</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Finally, while I do not hold to a young earth view myself, it is hard to listen to Dr. Marcus Ross and conclude, as some do, that young creationism is an embarrassment or entirely irrational. <br /><br />Enjoy and let us know what you thought of the dialogue in the comments below!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Courage and Godspeed,</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Chad</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><u>Related Posts</u><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2013/03/how-old-is-earth-by-chris-sherrod.html">How Old is the Earth? by Chris Sherrod</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2017/07/book-preview-old-earth-or-evolutionary.html">Book Preview: Old-Earth or Evolutionary Creation? Discussing Origins with Reasons to Believe and Biologos</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2024/01/4-views-on-adam-and-eve.html">4 Views on Adam and Eve</a></div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-38605082768330861722024-02-10T07:00:00.033-04:002024-02-10T07:00:00.134-04:00Worldview and Apologetics in the News<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKHJr0ULxrYkVNAH2JgRKi7Y7flG_I_1VORPbwhnzV1NwCOtk-dmM1UrIsB76y9nk9DRRTrBH6-sMZyhVAKgK7-AzkhtLInK9dvh2VJ0oY2zlxqrq6vGQPXugtwEKhwPc1KmErf5UbzR3sp2cNGHcANs93pXli4cz0uXn028UUgGlRGqmIj-3ntvvZTriY/s234/Man%20Reading%20Paper.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="234" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKHJr0ULxrYkVNAH2JgRKi7Y7flG_I_1VORPbwhnzV1NwCOtk-dmM1UrIsB76y9nk9DRRTrBH6-sMZyhVAKgK7-AzkhtLInK9dvh2VJ0oY2zlxqrq6vGQPXugtwEKhwPc1KmErf5UbzR3sp2cNGHcANs93pXli4cz0uXn028UUgGlRGqmIj-3ntvvZTriY/s1600/Man%20Reading%20Paper.png" width="234" /></a></div><br /> <a href="https://evolutionnews.org/2024/02/artificial-general-intelligence-destroying-the-idol/">Artificial General Intelligence: Destroying the Idol</a><br /><br /><a href="https://stream.org/planned-parenthood-virginity-video-good-at-what-hitler-was-good-at/">Planned Parenthood ‘Virginity’ Video Shows How Good They are at What Hitler was Good At</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.christianpost.com/news/6-christians-playing-in-super-bowl-lviii.html">6 Christians playing in Super Bowl LVIII</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.faithwire.com/2024/02/08/pediatrician-group-reveals-research-doesnt-support-gender-affirming-treatments-for-children/">Pediatrician Group Reveals Research Doesn’t Support ‘Gender Affirming’ Treatments for Children</a><br /><br /><a href="https://triablogue.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-new-testaments-historicity.html#more">The New Testament's Historicity Evidenced In The Earliest Extrabiblical Sources</a><br /><br /><a href="https://ifstudies.org/blog/the-problem-with-polyamory-a-social-scientific-view">The Problem With Polyamory: A Social Scientific View</a><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://winteryknight.com/2024/02/08/astrophysicist-explains-the-problems-with-naturalistic-origin-of-life/">Astrophysicist Explains the Problems with Naturalistic Origin of Life</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Interview: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLysrTGPQy4">Risen Jesus - Mike Licona</a></div><br /><a href="https://freethinkingministries.com/a-question-about-divine-hiddenness/">A Question About Divine Hiddenness</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/comedian-chris-distefano-urges-bill-maher-read-case-for-christ.html">Comedian Chris Distefano Urges Bill Maher to Read <i>Case for Christ</i></a><br /><br /><i>Courage and Godspeed,<br />Chad</i><div><br /></div><div>Our last edition is <a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2024/02/worldview-and-apologetics-in-news.html">here</a>.</div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-55536740713399975772024-02-09T07:00:00.000-04:002024-02-09T08:57:25.107-04:00Jesus of Nazarene - A Poem by Emma Gross
<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCN3WH-ZITGT_WiFwBMOrVqDnHuvFrRTC6xnU6uyvIRBaoJlP3RA2BBlz8-_e5cVfjoxwKwDAELkaPsXG0hX6hS5wDuU4rln4HNe0fenEHTH6wXWd2wNg9DXEmmW4lrkPbzL1Ncu0YJd43p-f7ZaZ4686_XgG0uFswpmxLlF01S4hH-49NgiAVSJ8O9-TA/s2048/Emma.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCN3WH-ZITGT_WiFwBMOrVqDnHuvFrRTC6xnU6uyvIRBaoJlP3RA2BBlz8-_e5cVfjoxwKwDAELkaPsXG0hX6hS5wDuU4rln4HNe0fenEHTH6wXWd2wNg9DXEmmW4lrkPbzL1Ncu0YJd43p-f7ZaZ4686_XgG0uFswpmxLlF01S4hH-49NgiAVSJ8O9-TA/w240-h320/Emma.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div> <br />My daughter Emma was recently asked to write a poem for school. The writing prompt was as follows:<p></p><p>"Write a shaped poem about the resurrection."<br /><br />She decided to use the shape of a goblet and I wanted to share her work here because beauty is a power apologetic.<br /><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">kneeling down upon in the garden</div><div style="text-align: center;">"my followers do not fall asleep"</div><div style="text-align: center;">falling to his weary knees</div><div style="text-align: center;">praying for his sheep</div><div style="text-align: center;">silent olive grove</div><div style="text-align: center;">he begged</div><div style="text-align: center;">father</div><div style="text-align: center;">take </div><div style="text-align: center;">this suffering</div><div style="text-align: center;">from your son, from me</div><div style="text-align: center;">said Jesus Christ of Nazarene</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><i>Courage and Godspeed,<br />Chad</i><br /><br /><u>Related Posts</u><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2010/03/dont-forget-to-live.html">Don't Forget to Live...</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2020/03/john-stott-on-cross.html">Theologian John Stott on the Cross</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2014/05/jesus-as-god-in-his-parables.html">Jesus as God in His Parables</a></div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117970412806233818.post-36782097948137991842024-02-07T07:00:00.005-04:002024-02-07T07:00:00.137-04:00Video: Is the New Testament Reliable? with Dr. Mike Licona<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Go2uAeizWms?si=htiZb7nHSpX0NjmU" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>In this recent interview with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNhLvu2BwsEzW8e7xqCiRQ">Raj Nair</a>, <a href="https://www.risenjesus.com/mike-licona">Dr. Mike Licona</a> discusses why we can trust the New Testament and how considering it from the perspective of the first-century allows us to better understand it. </div><div><br /></div><div>To learn more about Dr. Licona and his ministry, <a href="https://www.risenjesus.com/">go here</a>. You may also want to checkout his book </div><i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Why-Are-There-Differences-Gospels/dp/0190264268/ref=sr_1_2?crid=PV4S7HQRMF96&keywords=Mike+Licona&qid=1707271644&s=books&sprefix=mike+licona%2Cstripbooks%2C111&sr=1-2&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc">Why Are There Differences in the Gospels?: What We Can Learn from Ancient Biography</a>.<br /><br />Courage and Godspeed,</i><div><i>Chad</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><u>Related Posts</u><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2019/09/video-did-early-christians-borrow-from.html">Video- Did the Early Christians BORROW from Pagan Myths? by Mike Licona</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2019/05/the-resurrection-of-jesus-evidence-ted.html">The Resurrection of Jesus: The Evidence TED Talk Style by Mike Licona</a><br /><br /><a href="https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2017/07/video-did-jesus-think-he-was-god-by.html">Video: Did Jesus Think He Was God? by Mike Licona</a></div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449550583016519343noreply@blogger.com0