By: Jason|18 November, 2011|Categories: Philosophy|Tags: argument from consciousness . consciousness . emergent chemical properties . Graham Oppy . J P Moreland . theism
In this video, Christian philosopher J. P. Moreland responds to Graham Oppy’s criticisms of the argument for God’s existence from consciousness. Moreland discusses challenges to three forms of the argument and interacts with Oppy’s claims about theism, consciousness and emergent chemical properties. The talk was delivered at the recent 63rd Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society. For reference, AC=…
Read more »By: Bnonn|09 November, 2011|Categories: Apologetics|Tags: new atheism . problems with The God Delusion . refuting Richard Dawkins . richard dawkins . The God Delusion . william lane craig
As he said he would, Richard Dawkins refused William Lane Craig’s invitation to debate him at the Sheldonian Theater in Oxford. So Craig went ahead and ripped his book apart without the distraction of having to respond to petulant ad hominem (entertaining as that would have been). The video is up; watch it below.
Read more »By: Jason|09 November, 2011|Categories: science|Tags: Conflict Thesis . limits of science . science and religion
A good article by Keith Ward. HT: Scot McKnight
Read more »Stoic TV, the student television station at Imperial College, recently interviewed the Christian philosopher during his October visit to the UK. In the discussion, Craig talks about his journey into philosophy, whether his arguments leave any room for faith, if he enjoys writing, the purpose behind his speaking tours, and more.
Read more »By: Jason|05 November, 2011|Categories: Resources|Tags: DVDs . idFilms . intelligent design . Metamorphosis . science . The Case for a Creator
A new online store has launched for those in New Zealand and Australia, aimed at providing a dedicated home for quality DVDs about Intelligent Design. idFilms was established to invigorate and expand the ID discussion by supporting those who are committed to investigating the origins of life and the universe. The store already houses a great list of DVD titles…
Read more »By: Jason|05 November, 2011|Categories: Audio . Video|Tags: Albert Mohler . doing justice . jim wallis . mission of the church . social justice . the gospel
On October 27, Albert Mohler and Jim Wallis debated the question “Is Social Justice an Essential Part of the Mission of the Church?”. If you missed the live webcast, the Henry Center has posted the media from the event: In the exchange, Wallis, president and CEO of Sojourners, argued for the affirmative position – the church must be involved in…
Read more »By: Jason|01 November, 2011|Categories: Apologetics|Tags: Brian Auten . discipline of apologetics . Mary Jo Sharp . Sarah Ankenman . women apologists
While it is exciting to see the contemporary resurgence of apologetics in the academy and among our youth, it is worth pondering which segments of society remain neglected and what we can do to promote and support the practice of apologetics in these areas. Given this, it’s encouraging to see that Brian Auten is this week hosting a series of…
Read more »By: Jason|01 November, 2011|Categories: Books|Tags: Jesus . Jesus Christ . N.T. Wright . Tom Wright
Whatever your views on his theology, it’s hard to deny the fact that N.T. Wright presents theology in a gripping and fascinating way. Whether he is addressing the nature of heaven in Surprised by Hope or the attractiveness of the Christian life in Simply Christian, Wright finds it impossible to write a boring sentence. One of the most influential and prolific…
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