William Lane Craig’s Silly Response to the Hostility of Life
In his most recent post on the Q&A section of his website, William Lane Craig responds to an objection to his version of the fine-tuning argument. Talking about the fine-tuning argument, Tyson said: Most places in the universe will kill life instantly – instantly! People say, ‘Oh, the forces of nature are just right for … William Lane Craig’s Silly Response to the Hostility of Life
Another Failed Defense of “The Inevitable Consequences of an Atheist Worldview”
Steve Hays has commented on my previous post, “Fact Checking the Inevitable Consequences of an Atheist Worldview.” That post was a detailed summary and refutation of eight specific claims. Hays does not interact with any of the specific claims. Rather, he makes general points about my post as a whole. Here is Hays: Over at … Another Failed Defense of “The Inevitable Consequences of an Atheist Worldview”
Fact-Checking “The Inevitable Consequences of an Atheist Worldview”
Earlier this year, J. Warner Wallace reposted on his blog something written by an anonymous writer which describes “the inevitable consequence of an atheist worldview.” Wallace gives the writer the nickname “John.” I want to comment on “John’s” comments as well as Wallace’s commentary. Before I address “John’s” remarks, I first need to point out a fundamental … Fact-Checking “The Inevitable Consequences of an Atheist Worldview”
Books Like This Should be a Warning Signal to Inerrantists
I just saw an announcement of a new book by Paul Copan and Matthew Flannagan. Copan and Flannagan are good guys, but some of the positions they have to defend (because of their commitment to Biblical inerrancy) are not. I’m embarrassed for inerrantists. Just look at the publisher’s description (presumably written by one or both … Books Like This Should be a Warning Signal to Inerrantists
Biola’s / Talbot’s Doctrinal Statement
William Lane Craig teaches at Talbot Theological Seminary, affiliated with the Bible Institute of Los Angeles (BIOLA) University. (Some readers may not know that Josh McDowell graduated from BIOLA or that Josh McDowell’s Evidence That Demands a Verdict helped convert Craig to Christianity.) Here is the doctrinal statement he, J.P. Moreland, and the other faculty … Biola’s / Talbot’s Doctrinal Statement
Theistic and Atheistic Conversation Killers
Both theists and atheists can make statements which are “conversation killers.” Here are two recent examples from the Blogosphere. On the atheistic side, James Lindsay recently wrote this. On that basis, and others like it, it is very difficult to see the matter of theism as something to treat seriously as a philosophical object. We … Theistic and Atheistic Conversation Killers
Pot, Meet Kettle
This is from Steve Hays on the Triablogue blog. He writes: In my experience, internet atheists typically act like lawyers. Lawyers only argue their side of the case. And they use whatever argument is convenient. … It’s funny how utterly hidebound and anti-intellectual they are. That’s why they regard it as treasonous when a real … Pot, Meet Kettle
Can Atheism Support Ethical Absolutes? A Reply to Roger Olson
Roger Olson, a fellow Patheos blogger who can be found in the Evangelical channel on Patheos, has recently written a post entitled, “Can Atheism Support Ethical Absolutes? Is Ethics without Absolutes Enough?” In that post, he appeals to what has been called “Karamazov’s Thesis,” which is the claim (attributed to Dostoyevsky), that “If God does not exist, … Can Atheism Support Ethical Absolutes? A Reply to Roger Olson
Are Norm Geisler and Frank Turek Dishonest?
Those of you have been following my writing for years know that I am very cautious about questioning another person’s integrity. (If you’re not familiar with, do a search on Jeff Lowder, William Lane Craig, and dishonesty or lying.) But this time I have stumbled across something so egregious I am having a very hard time coming … Are Norm Geisler and Frank Turek Dishonest?
Stupid Apologetics Tricks
Here are some stupid apologetics tricks I’ve come across lately in things I’ve been reading. Feel free to add your own in the combox. If I like it enough, I may just add yours to the list! Stupid Apologetics Trick #1: (1) Really crappy debaters used stupid arguments and objections against H. (2) Therefore, H … Stupid Apologetics Tricks