By: Bnonn|22 October, 2011|Categories: Ethics|Tags: Divine Command Theory . moral ontology . morality . Naturalism
I’m reposting a reply to a non-theist friend on Facebook, where he tried to defend a view of morality without God: What grounds my morality is the human condition, and that is all that is required to ground it. But that’s just an assertion that flies in the face of what we know morality is. If moral values have no…
Read more »—Holmes Rolston (Genes, Genesis, and God, 1999).
Read more »By: Jason|31 August, 2011|Categories: Audio . Philosophy|Tags: Events . faith and reason . Naturalism . problem of evil . Trent Dougherty
Last month, we had the privilege of hosting Christian Philosopher Trent Dougherty in Tauranga for two events on the problem of evil. Here is the audio from those talks: Does faith make sense given the horrendous evil we see in the world around us? In this lecture, Trent offers guidelines for the integration of faith and reason and how to…
Read more »By: Jason|22 March, 2011|Categories: Philosophy of Science|Tags: intelligent design . multiverse . Naturalism . science . william Dembski
A new book brings together essays from influential scientists, scholars, and public intellectuals to examine the role of naturalism in science.
Read more »By: Jason|03 March, 2011|Categories: Metaphysics|Tags: determinism . materialism . Naturalism . Paul Copan . richard dawkins . theism
Can the naturalist believe in the rationality of her beliefs if they are determined by non-rational, material forces? Paul Copan discusses his recent interaction with Richard Dawkins on this question.
Read more »By: Jason|26 January, 2010|Categories: Metaphysics|Tags: Bill Vallicella . consciousness . free will . human nature . human person . imago dei . J P Moreland . mental states . mind-body problem . Naturalism . physicalism . Rationality . scientism
Can naturalism account for the most basic features of human life, such as consciousness? Philosopher J.P. Moreland argues it cannot.
Read more »By: Jason|16 November, 2009|Categories: Science & History|Tags: Charles Darwin . eugenics . evolution . materialism . Naturalism . social darwinism . violence
A recent article at the Times Online suggests a link between Darwin’s theory and violence.
Read more »By the inherent value of human life it is contended that an argument for God’s existence can be made.
Read more »By: Stuart|15 November, 2008|Categories: Biblical Criticism|Tags: Gary Habermas . Jesus . Naturalism . Near Death Experiences . Post Death Experiences . Resurrection
Gary Habermas is considered by many to be the foremost expert on the historicity of Jesus and the events surrounding His resurrection. On September 11th he has a friendly discussion with radio host Reggie Finley, recorded and broadcast on the net for The Infidel Guy, the worlds largest atheist online community. You can download just the audio here at: http://www.garyhabermas.com/audio/audio.htm PART I (5MB) :|: PART…
Read more »By: Stuart|15 October, 2008|Categories: Ethics . Philosophy|Tags: Ethics . evolution . Humanism . Metaethical Foundations . Naturalism . Scientists
This article responds to the Humanist ethics propounded in The Amsterdam Declaration 2002 by comparing and contrasting with a Christian perspective.
Read more »By: Bnonn|01 July, 2008|Categories: Philosophy of Science|Tags: hypothesis testing . Naturalism . Philosophy . science
Bnonn addresses several important questions about the nature of science.
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