Month: November 2023

Super Excellent News!

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I just found out that an important  religious studies scholar is publishing a major work on the notion of sacrifice in ancient Judaism and Christianity.  In it he is arguing against the penal substitution interpretation of sacrifice.  Penal Substitution is basically the idea that because of sin we deserve to die, but what luck Christ … Super Excellent News!

Kreeft’s Case Against the Swoon Theory – Part 12: Evaluation of Premise (C)

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WHERE WE ARE In Part 8 of this series, I presented a careful analysis of Peter Kreeft’s Objection #4 against the Swoon Theory. In Part 9 of this series, I argued that the key premise (1b) in Objection #4 is supported by an argument consisting of two FALSE premises: premise (B) and premise (3b). Thus, … Kreeft’s Case Against the Swoon Theory – Part 12: Evaluation of Premise (C)

Jack Chick’s “This Was Your Life!”

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A believer left a Jack Chick “This Was Your Life” tract in my mailbox. If you ever need proof that we are dealing with the intellectual and emotional level of a child: Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional)

Former Secular Activist AYAAN HIRSI ALI Is Now A Christian

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See full article here Of course, if you like the Christian worldview but don’t believe the supernatural stuff, it’s not necessarily an either/or. A secular activist may follow Nietzsche’s vision of “Caesar with the soul of Christ.” Jesus did not find meaning but bestowed it, transfiguring widow, orphan, stranger and enemy to be lovable. This … Former Secular Activist AYAAN HIRSI ALI Is Now A Christian

Two Upcoming Books To Look Out For

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At the end of the month, the brand new Society of Biblical Literature study bible in the NRSVUE translation is coming out: In March, Bart Ehrman’s new book on Armageddon is coming out: These two volumes are must-haves for anyone interested in the secular critique of religion! Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional)

Don’t Like The Vote? Ignore It

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Last night was a big win for reproductive rights in Ohio, so of course some Christian Nationalists are urging the Ohio government to ignore the results: Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional)