(Speaker 2) New Insights Into The New Testament: The Gospels In Review (CONFERENCE)
The second speaker Candida Moss looks at Jesus’s parentage and that Jesus was seen as the stepson of Joseph in some of the gospels and the Son of God. In our oldest gospel, Mark, Jesus does not have a biological relationship with God, but is adopted by God in the tradition of Julius Caesar adopting … (Speaker 2) New Insights Into The New Testament: The Gospels In Review (CONFERENCE)
Current Events: The Richard Carrier Controversy
In a recent post, Dr. Richard Carrier has claimed that scholars who affirm the historical Jesus have “no genuine interest in actually checking if Jesus’s historicity is something we should be confident in.” See: https://www.youtube.com/@potentialtheism Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional)
OFF TOPIC: “Terrorism” Once Again
I agree with probably 90% of what President Joe Biden says in his speeches. But his recent speech about the attack of Hamas on Israel is one that I strongly oppose. Here are some of his statements that I find objectionable: You know, there are moments in this life — and I mean this literally … OFF TOPIC: “Terrorism” Once Again
Dawkins’ FAILURE to Refute Aquinas
In his book The God Delusion (hereafter: TGD), Richard Dawkins ends the second chapter (“The God Hypothesis”) with these words: …before proceeding with my main reason for actively disbelieving in God’s existence, I have the responsibility to dispose of the positive arguments for belief that have been offered through history. TGD, First Mariner Books edition … Dawkins’ FAILURE to Refute Aquinas
America doesn’t need more God. It needs more atheists. (Article: Kate Cohen for The Washington Post)
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(Speaker 1) New Insights Into The New Testament: The Gospels In Review (CONFERENCE)
As I mentioned previously, I attended the first annual NINT conference this year. On Day 1: The first speaker was Dr. Bart Ehrman and his introductory speech explained the various rubrics for understanding the text: The word “criticism” above doesn’t mean “criticize,” but is closer in meaning to assess and evaluate, and in this way … (Speaker 1) New Insights Into The New Testament: The Gospels In Review (CONFERENCE)
Catholics and Same Sex Unions, Women Priests
Pope Francis has expressed openness to Catholic blessings for same-sex couples, under the condition they are not confused with marriage ceremonies for men and women, in what could be a watershed moment for the global Catholic Church. Pope signals openness to blessings for gay couples, study of women’s ordination. See HERE Your name Your email … Catholics and Same Sex Unions, Women Priests
Apologists And “The Reason For Pain” (Introduction)
The Reason For Pain is a set of apologetic Youtube videos aimed at responding to the problem of how a loving, powerful God (with a plan for your life) could allow terrible unnecessary pain. For example, if we consider childhood cancer Or even the pain of social ostracisation from cleft lip Does this seem “loving” … Apologists And “The Reason For Pain” (Introduction)
Stay Scrappy, Infidels!
The fact that “not religiously affiliated” people are continually on the rise in polls is really a testament to the fact that religion is ultimately superstition. Where I live, in Canada, there are 6 Faith based television networks on basic cable: Daystar, Salt and Light, Corco, FAITHTV, Joytv, and Vision. Conversely there are no networks … Stay Scrappy, Infidels!