Victor Reppert on Christianity and Science
Victor Reppert posted the following remarks on his Dangerous Idea blog relating to the topic of Christianity and the development of science: “A couple of things off the top of my head. First, the major advances of modern science, when it became clear that science could really make a difference not only in the way … Victor Reppert on Christianity and Science
The Brutal Facts!!!!
I just got notice about this: http://edwardfeser.blogspot.com/2011/01/brutal-facts-about-keith-parsons.html The BRUTAL FACTS about Keith Parsons (Gasp! Shudder!). Woo. I must have really gotten to this guy. If he is gainfully employed his boss should really find some more work for him. Clearly, he has waaaaaay too much time on his hands. Your name Your email Subject Your … The Brutal Facts!!!!
A Simple Statement of the Problem of Evil
I have been trying to come up with a statement of the problem of evil that is comprehensible to undergraduates. Below is my draft. It makes for a rather long post, but any comments, suggestions, or criticisms would be appreciated. A SIMPLE STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM OF EVIL Believers tell us that God is good. … A Simple Statement of the Problem of Evil
I’m (In)famous!
My “retirement” notice posted on SO last Sept. 1 got MUCH more attention than I expected–or wanted. Religion Dispatches has an article about the announcement and the subsequent brouhaha: http://www.religiondispatches.org/archive/atheologies/3853/a_philosopher_of_religion_calls_it_quits/#letters Several letters were written and a couple of questions were raised that I would like to address: 1) Q: If I no longer respect the … I’m (In)famous!
Say What???
For connoisseurs of theological gibberish, check this out (by Paul Wallace, in Religion Dispatches, from last Dec. 14): http://www.religiondispatches.org/archive/atheologies/3820/way_beyond_atheism:_god_does_not_(not)_exist/ I was particularly impressed by these two paragraphs: The third level is the most difficult but the most important. This is second-order negation, or the inversion of the inversion. Here we would say, “God is not … Say What???
Miracles and Antecedent Probabilities
Victor Reppert responded succinctly but thoughtfully to my posting on ECREE (the principle that “extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence”): There is a sense in which I agree with the ECREE thesis, it is just that I don’t believe that there is any objective way of proving that one set of antecedent probabilities is rational and … Miracles and Antecedent Probabilities
Extraordinary Claims and Extraordinary Evidence
Note: This will be my last post until after the holidays. I look forward to responding to comments in a couple of weeks. An online site called CARM—Christian Apologetics and Research Ministries—has posted an article titled “Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence.” http://carm.org/apologetics/evidence-and-answers/extraordinary-claims-require-extraordinary-evidence Victor Reppert’s Dangerous Idea blog linked with this site and a lively discussion … Extraordinary Claims and Extraordinary Evidence
If Threatened, Call the Mounties
It is a real pleasure to be able via this medium to correspond with smart people in Britain, Australia, Greece, Finland, and all over. Though the exchanges sometimes get boisterous, they are usually thoughtful and informed. The downside is that you cannot completely exclude comments by the ignorant, the fatuous, the self-important, or the seriously … If Threatened, Call the Mounties
Easter Week: What Really Happened?
In comments on earlier posts Bradley Bowen offers some speculations about what really happened at the crucifixion. In his view, Jesus might have survived the crucifixion, and so was discovered alive on Easter morning, prompting stories of a resurrection. As I have argued elsewhere (see my essay in The Empty Tomb), I do not think … Easter Week: What Really Happened?
Victor on Weird Stuff
Victor Reppert has been kind enough to reply on his Dangerous Idea blog to my comments on his earlier posting. I’m replying to his reply, which will evoke a counter-reply, which will get a counter-counter-reply…until one or the other of us has some real work to do and has to break it off. Sigh. That … Victor on Weird Stuff