(redated post originally published on 9 July 2007) After five years of planning, preparation, and work, the Internet Infidels will officially announce on July 1 the first installment of its “Great Debate” project, God or Blind Nature? Philosophers Debate the Evidence. (I’ve been given the OK to post this early.) The project, coordinated by agnostic … I.I. Sponsors Internet Debate on God’s Existence: God or Blind Nature?

(redated post originally published on 25 November 2006) There are a variety of approaches to formulating an argument from evil against theism. Two of the most influential versions of the evidential argument from evil were developed by atheist William Rowe and agnostic Paul Draper. Both involve appeals to pain. In a recent entry on his … Victor Reppert’s Anti-Naturalistic Argument from Pain

(redated post originally published on 3 December 2006) Disclaimer: the following post is sarcastic. It is not intended to be representative of the tactics used by all or most atheist “apologists.” 1. Any reason for doubt, no matter how far-fetched or speculative, is sufficient for avoiding the conclusion that God exists. For example, even if … Sarcasm: How to be an Atheist Apologist

(redated post originally published on 2 December 2006) Disclaimer: the following post is sarcastic. It is not intended to be representative of the tactics used by all or most Christian apologists. 1. Doubt is to be avoided at all costs. There’s a reason for the expression, “devil’s advocate,” you know. 2. Do not mention objections … Sarcasm: How to be a Christian Apologist