Debate: External Evidence for Jesus – Part 5A: Various Points
Some of Hinman’s discussions about his five principles of historical investigation provide needed clarification of a principle, and some of his discussions fail to provide clarification of the relevant principle. But even when Hinman fails to clarify one of his general principles of historical investigation, he often makes some significant or interesting points. I will … Debate: External Evidence for Jesus – Part 5A: Various Points
Debate: External Evidence for Jesus – Part 5A: Five Principles
Joe Hinman’s fifth argument for the existence of Jesus is presented in three sections: 5A. Historical Methods 5B. Big Web of Historicity 5C. Jesus Myth Theory Cannot Account for the Web I will comment on, and raise objections to, points in each of these three sections, but this post will only cover part of the … Debate: External Evidence for Jesus – Part 5A: Five Principles
Repost: Review of Idiot America by Charles P. Pierce
In honor of the apotheosis of idiocy that was the nomination of Donald Trump, I am reposting this review from five years ago. It is even more relevant now. Mike Judge is one of the most incisive commentators on the dumbing down of American culture. He created the cartoon characters Beavis and Butthead, two dimwitted … Repost: Review of Idiot America by Charles P. Pierce
Off-Topic: Must Watch Video: #Trump Attacks the Khan Family: A Closer Look
From “Late Night with Seth Meyers” I thought the GOP had always tried to position itself as THE party for veterans. In light of Trump’s bizarre and shameful attacks on Captain Khan (and his grieving parents), I have to believe that long-time GOP loyalists are experiencing massive cognitive dissonance, as they deal with conflicting desires … Off-Topic: Must Watch Video: #Trump Attacks the Khan Family: A Closer Look