Scientific Discoveries, Theism, and Atheism: Reply to Wintery Knight
I’m going to offer some comments on a recent post by Wintery Knight. He writes: When people ask me whether the progress of science is more compatible with theism or atheism, I offer the follow four basic pieces of scientific evidence that are more compatible with theism than atheism. [italics are mine] The following point … Scientific Discoveries, Theism, and Atheism: Reply to Wintery Knight
Initial Impressions on the Andrews-Schieber Debate: Part 5
This will be the final post in my series on the Andrews-Schieber debate on Christian theism. In this final post, I want to comment on just one statement made by Max Andrews in his closing statement. Remember that Schieber’s soteriological argument from evil is as follows: (21′) If the Christian God exists, he is essentially … Initial Impressions on the Andrews-Schieber Debate: Part 5
Initial Impressions on the Andrews-Schieber Debate: Part 4
In this post, I’m going to comment on Schieber’s’ first rebuttal. Schieber’s First Rebuttal In defense of his argument from divine lies, Schieber writes: As to my argument against Christian knowledge, Mr. Andrews replies that he knows God is essentially truthful – that it is impossible for God to lie because it logically contradicts his … Initial Impressions on the Andrews-Schieber Debate: Part 4
Initial Impressions on the Andrews-Schieber Debate: Part 3
In parts 1 and 2 of this series, I reviewed each debaters’ arguments for or against Christian theism. In this and future posts, I want to selectively comment on statements from their rebuttals which caught my eye. I’m emphasizing the word “selectively” because I’m not simply not going to be able to parse the rest … Initial Impressions on the Andrews-Schieber Debate: Part 3
Initial Impressions on the Andrews-Schieber Debate: Part 2
(Continued from Part 1) Justin Schieber’s Case against Christian Theism Schieber presents three arguments against Christian theism: (1) the GodWorld argument; (2) the soteriological argument from evil; and (3) an argument about the possibility of divine lies in the Bible. Let’s each argument in turn. The GodWorld Argument Schieber defines “GodWorld” as “that possible world … Initial Impressions on the Andrews-Schieber Debate: Part 2
Initial Impressions on the Andrews-Schieber Debate: Part 1
Christian Max Andrews and Atheist Justin Schieber recently had a debate on the existence of the Christian god. Both audio and a transcript are available online. I think it’s well worth listening to or reading. In what follows, I want to offer my initial impressions of both debaters’ opening statements. Max Andrews’ Case for Christian … Initial Impressions on the Andrews-Schieber Debate: Part 1
Oxford University Professor Charles Foster Supports a Craig-Lowder Debate
Oxford University Professor Charles Foster is the author of The Jesus Inquest, a very even discussion of the arguments for and against the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus. Foster discusses the arguments in The Empty Tomb extensively in his book. Foster has stated I would make a worthy debate opponent for WLC. In his own words: Richard: you mention … Oxford University Professor Charles Foster Supports a Craig-Lowder Debate
Randal Rauser’s Review of The Making of an Atheist
In his book, The Making of an Atheist, James Spiegel argues that immorality leads to unbelief. On his blog, Randal Rauser provides a thoughtful review and critique. Check it out. Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional)
Richard Carrier Asks, “Is William Lane Craig Afraid?”
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Bob Enyart’s Ten Caricatures of Atheism
I recently stumbled across a webpage by Pastor Bob Enyart which claims to disprove ten atheist clichés in “eight seconds or less.” All that he actually accomplishes, however, is tearing down ten strawmen of his own creation. To see why, let’s stipulate that atheism is the belief that God does not exist. Atheist Cliché Enyart’s Caricature of … Bob Enyart’s Ten Caricatures of Atheism