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Comment on What is Love without Apologetics? (Part 1) by Joshua James King

Joshua James King — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 22:24:09 +0000

I would personally would have had no problem with an Imam teaching submission to God in my primary school when I was there and see it as a great opportunity for the growth of my child to reject the offer of going to Islamic Religious education. I see no problem here. I highly agree France, parents taking responsibility would be a great thing and would eliminate any real complaint against the current allowance for religious education in NZ schools

Comment on The Modal Logic Version of the Ontological Argument by gary

gary — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 22:43:07 +0000

I am currently reviewing NT scholar Raymond E. Brown’s masterpiece, “The Death of the Messiah”. I welcome the input of Christian apologists.

https://lutherwasnotbornagaincom.wordpress.com/2017/12/23/nt-scholar-raymond-brown-the-authors-of-the-gospels-may-or-may-not-have-been-jews/

Comment on So you think I’m going to hell? by Dave Smyth

Dave Smyth — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 03:37:28 +0000

An atheist agreeing that people should be punished, in no way means the atheist agrees that god exists and punishes people. It in no way says that the atheist is telling Greg he’s a sinner because he doesn’t believe there is any such thing as sin. So the atheist has not told him he’s a sinner at all.

In this case, he’s talking about Deepak Chopra (not Christian) and non-Christians in general. In other words… atheists with regard to Christianity. It’s a child-like attempt at logic.Greg can frame it any way he likes (given his belief) and say he has “pieces on the table” when he actually has nothing… nothing at all. He relies on the person being weak-minded enough to believe that responsibility for the bad things they have done in their life can and should be taken by Jesus. A thinking, good person would regard that as immoral.

Comment on How William Lane Craig thrashed Sam Harris like a naughty puppy by Leslie Allan

Leslie Allan — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 03:49:21 +0000

I must admit I was disappointed with Sam Harris’ contribution to the debate. I feel that he sidestepped the clear and consistent points that Craig was making. At times, it seems that they were speaking at two different debates. This was a prime opportunity for Harris to articulate the ideas and arguments in his book, The Moral Landscape. I recently delivered a talk to the Grace Church of Christ discussion group on this very question of whether morality depends on God’s commands. I think my talk answers the questions posed by Craig and presents a positive case for thinking that ethics is independent of religion and God. I’ve uploaded the full text of my address here > http://www.RationalRealm.com/philosophy/ethics/morality-objective-without-god.html

Comment on Eminent Atheist Changes his Mind: The Antony Flew Story by My Soul Thirsts for You

My Soul Thirsts for You — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 02:24:27 +0000

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Comment on There Is A God by Antony Flew by DarrenG

DarrenG — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 21:43:11 +0000

This is available in the Tauranga Public Library and its a good read.

Comment on Auckland Apologetics Course by Mark Powell at Carey College by Rodney

Rodney — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 05:07:32 +0000

Thanks Ancil for your suggestion – I’ll email you directly with a response.

Comment on Who Created God? by Ben Mines

Ben Mines — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 02:11:07 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Happybrightly. I think the cage at Dawkins’ secular camp containing an “invisible unicorn” is ridiculous: In fact, I think it is a useful object lesson in the way many atheists misconstrue what the claim of theism is. Peter van Inwagen has said that looking for God in the material universe is like looking for Rembrandt in The Night Watch. God, as the immaterial creator and sustainer of the material world, transcends his creation and so is not to be directly observed within it.

Comment on Who Created God? by Happybrightly

Happybrightly — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 19:37:22 +0000

I think Satanists are controlling the earth, and Dawkins is working for them – I think wittingly. I bet he gets as great kick out of pretending he doesn’t believe in God, when really he does, in his Satanist way.

For a while I read his tweets, but I stopped because it began to feel weird. He’s a malignant narcisist. Several times a day writing about himself, or forwarding stuff other people wrote about him.

I’ve also heard his Foundation is a scam.

His story about a secular kids camp seems to capture something about Dawkins. He says they get the kids at this philosophical free thinking camp or something, and one of the great things they have there is a cage with a unicorn in it, but the unicorn cannot be seen, or touched, or in any way perceived, but nevertheless is there. He imagines the kids standing around it transfixed, their minds boggling and expanding. While it is a nice idea, and one might get something out of it with kids, one for sure feels most kids would not be impressed. And also, there is nothing there.

Comment on Auckland Apologetics Course by Mark Powell at Carey College by ancil peters

ancil peters — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 16:44:40 +0000

Good afternoon

My name is Dr. Ancil Peters, from Trinidad and Tobago. I am the President of the Moral and Ethical Institute of Trinidad and Tobago. I am present a student at the Ravi Zacharias’ Academy pursing Apologetics which I completed two days ago. I have a great passion for this field and I believe that the body of Christ needs to come into a greater understanding of its role and responsibility in defending the Faith.

My vision is to set up an Apologetic centre in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean where we can offer training and host conferences to both equip the body of Christ and bring about transformation. I will love to partner with your organization in offering your training programs and the possibility of networking with you. Your porgrams and training materials can be offered here since its very new to the Caribbean. Is it possible I can get an appointment to speak with you via telephone at any time at your convenience? You can email me at ancil.peters@yahoo.com or 868-485-1835.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards,
Dr. Ancil Peters