Geisler’s Case for the Existence of God
GEISLER’S CASE FOR GOD In October of 2016, I began to analyze and evaluate Norman Geisler’s case for God in his book When Skeptics Ask, and to present my criticism of his case in posts here at The Secular Outpost. Over a period of several months, I wrote 18 posts focused on various phases and arguments … Geisler’s Case for the Existence of God
Critiques of Craig
I have previously criticized the case for the existence of God by the Christian philosopher Norman Geisler (When Skeptics Ask) and I have also criticized the case for the existence of God by the Christian philosopher Peter Kreeft (Handbook of Christian Apologetics). The next case for God that I plan to analyze and evaluate is … Critiques of Craig
Was Joshua’s Slaughter of Thousands of Men, Women, Children, and Babies Morally Justified? – Part 1
In the view of at least one reader of my posts, Joshua’s MERCILESS SLAUGHTER of thousands of adult men, adult women, teenage boys, teenage girls, elderly men and women, young children, and infants was MORALLY JUSTIFIED because: (a) they were given the chance to flee, and (b) they belonged to a culture where some people … Was Joshua’s Slaughter of Thousands of Men, Women, Children, and Babies Morally Justified? – Part 1
If Jesus Rose from the Dead, then God does NOT Exist
The following are two central beliefs of Christianity: (1) Jesus is the divine Son of God. (2) God raised Jesus from the dead to show that (1) is true. If (1) is FALSE, then that implies that (2) is FALSE as well. If Jesus was NOT the divine Son of God, then God would NOT … If Jesus Rose from the Dead, then God does NOT Exist
Does God Exist? Part 4: Engage in Religious Activities
In my humble opinion, the question “Does God exist?” is best answered by taking a ride on the PHILOSOPHY BUS: We should answer this question by means of philosophical investigation, especially by critical examination of philosophical arguments for and against the existence of God. However, this is NOT the only way to approach the question … Does God Exist? Part 4: Engage in Religious Activities
Does God Exist? Part 3: Believe Whatever Makes You Happy
In my humble opinion, the question “Does God exist?” is best answered by taking a particular approach: We should answer this question by means of philosophical investigation, especially by critical examination of philosophical arguments for and against the existence of God. However, this is NOT the only way to approach the question “Does God exist?”. Here … Does God Exist? Part 3: Believe Whatever Makes You Happy
Does God Exist? Part 2: Believe What You Were Raised to Believe
In my humble opinion, the question “Does God exist?” is best answered by taking a particular approach: We should answer this question by means of philosophical investigation, especially by critical examination of philosophical arguments for and against the existence of God. However, this is NOT the only way to approach the question “Does God exist?”. Here … Does God Exist? Part 2: Believe What You Were Raised to Believe
Does God Exist? Part 1: How Should We Answer this Question?
ANSWERING THE QUESTION “DOES GOD EXIST?” THROUGH PHILOSOPHY How should we answer the question “Does God exist?” ? Having studied philosophy as an undergraduate at Sonoma State University, and having studied philosophy as a graduate student at the University of Windsor, and then having studied philosophy for a number of years more at UC Santa … Does God Exist? Part 1: How Should We Answer this Question?
Arguments For God that are Arguments Against God
GOD AND CONFIRMATION BIAS There is a theme in Jeff Lowder’s case for Naturalism: the thinking of religious believers is often distorted by confirmation bias. They look for evidence that supports their belief in God, but ignore, or forget, or fail to notice, evidence that goes against their belief in God. When believers offer some reason or … Arguments For God that are Arguments Against God
The Complete FAILURE of Peter Kreeft’s Case for the Resurrection – Part 1: Three Serious Problems
FIVE THEORIES ABOUT JESUS’ ALLEGED RESURRECTION In Chapter 8 of Handbook of Christian Apologetics (hereafter: HCA), Peter Kreeft identifies Five Theories concerned about “what really happened in Jerusalem on that first Easter Sunday…” : 1. Christianity: “the resurrection really happened” 2. Hallucination: “the apostles were deceived by a hallucination” 3. Myth: “the apostles created a … The Complete FAILURE of Peter Kreeft’s Case for the Resurrection – Part 1: Three Serious Problems