Kreeft’s Case Against the Swoon Theory – Part 5: Analysis of Objection #3
WHERE WE ARE In Chapter 8 of the Handbook of Christian Apologetics (hereafter: HCA) Peter Kreeft and Ronald Tacelli attempt to prove that God raised Jesus from the dead. A key premise in their case for the resurrection is their claim to have refuted the Swoon Theory. Through a series of blog posts here at … Kreeft’s Case Against the Swoon Theory – Part 5: Analysis of Objection #3
Stoner’s Messianic Prophecies – Part1: Micah 5:2
In 1958, Peter Stoner published a book called Science Speaks (I will be referring to the Online Edition of this book). Chapter 3 of his book was titled “The Christ of Prophecy”. Stoner argues that Jesus fulfilled eight specific Old Testament predictions about the Messiah, the coming King of the Jews. On page 50, Stoner … Stoner’s Messianic Prophecies – Part1: Micah 5:2
Trump Propaganda Art And Black Voters
“Best Friends” Dr. Martin Luther King jr and Trump Black voters have traditionally gone Democrat, and the Trump machine has made serious efforts to win them over. In 2020, Trump stumped for Black support that election season, gaining endorsements from rappers like Lil Wayne and partnering with entertainer Ice Cube to create an investment plan … Trump Propaganda Art And Black Voters
Kreeft’s Case Against the Swoon Theory – Part 4: Evaluation of Premise (5a)
WHERE WE ARE In Chapter 8 of the Handbook of Christian Apologetics (hereafter: HCA) Peter Kreeft and Ronald Tacelli attempt to prove that God raised Jesus from the dead. A key premise in their case for the resurrection is their claim to have refuted the Swoon Theory. Through a series of blog posts here at … Kreeft’s Case Against the Swoon Theory – Part 4: Evaluation of Premise (5a)
Happy 6th Birthday to Darth Harley
“He was deceived by a lie. We all were. It appears that the Chancellor is behind everything, including the war. Palpatine is the Sith Lord we’ve been looking for. After the death of Count Dooku, Anakin became his new apprentice.” Darth Harley, Bark Lord Of The Sith, also known as Don Harley, the Dogfather is … Happy 6th Birthday to Darth Harley
Dr. Kipp Davis with How (not) to read the Talmud: Reviewing Richard Carrier’s “On the Historicity of Jesus”, Part 1
This is the first of three videos in which Kipp examines Richard Carrier’s handling and understanding of early Jewish literature in his book, “On the Historicity of Jesus,” which he uses to ground his “Minimal Jesus Myth” theory. In this video Kipp shows how Carrier clearly misreads the Babylonian Talmud. This first video looks at … Dr. Kipp Davis with How (not) to read the Talmud: Reviewing Richard Carrier’s “On the Historicity of Jesus”, Part 1
New Dr. Robyn Walsh Interview Out Today!
Friend of Internet Infidels Dr. Robyn Walsh has a new interview out today on Bart Ehrman’s podcast: She highlights the gospel writer is not a literary voice for a community, and at time 36:05 “we have to keep on a bit of skepticism when we approach these texts if there is a particular detail that … New Dr. Robyn Walsh Interview Out Today!
Breaking News On Twitter: Elon Musk and Richard Carrier
(1) Elon Musk purchased Twitter for 44 billion dollars recently with the intention of rebranding it as “X.” But a potential snag came out today: (2) Also, a critique is coming soon of Carrier’s mythicism from Kipp Davis, who has a PhD in Religions and Theology (Manchester, 2009). Here’s the teaser: More on these and … Breaking News On Twitter: Elon Musk and Richard Carrier
Review of Barbie the movie (2023): Margot Robbie and the cross of Christ
So, we are to follow Jesus so that we give up our lives willingly to the religious and political authorities of our day, who will then put us to death by execution. Not literally of course, but to turn the other cheek and bless our persecutors as more important than ourselves so they might be … Review of Barbie the movie (2023): Margot Robbie and the cross of Christ
Jesus Is NOT God – Part 1: The Omnipotence Argument
THE OMNIPOTENCE ARGUMENT There are many good reasons to believe that Jesus is NOT God. One such good reason is that Jesus was NOT eternally omnipotent (all-powerful): 1. Something is God ONLY IF it is eternally omnipotent. 2. Jesus was NOT eternally omnipotent. THEREFORE: 3. Jesus was NOT God. PREMISE (1) IS TRUE Premise (1) … Jesus Is NOT God – Part 1: The Omnipotence Argument