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
If Jesus Rose from the Dead, then God does NOT Exist – Part 2
Jesus was NOT the divine Son of God. This is clear because: Because Jesus is NOT the divine Son of God, then the belief that Jesus was the divine Son of God would be both a FALSE and UNHEALTHY belief. God would NOT have raised Jesus from the dead, because God, being omniscient (all-knowing) would … If Jesus Rose from the Dead, then God does NOT Exist – Part 2
Defending the Swoon Theory – Part 19: Analysis of Objection #7
KREEFT’S STATMENT OF OBJECTION #7 Here is Peter Kreeft’s statement of his Objection #7 against the Swoon Theory from Chapter 8 of his Handbook of Christian Apologetics (hereafter referred to as HCA): How could a swooning half-dead man have moved the great stone at the door of the tomb? Who moved the stone if not an … Defending the Swoon Theory – Part 19: Analysis of Objection #7
OFF TOPIC: UCSB Graduate Degree
I knew that I had advanced to candidacy for a PhD in philosophy at UCSB back in 1991, but I did not realize that I had earned a graduate degree and diploma from UCSB because of that. I just found out a few weeks ago that I had earned a graduate degree and diploma from … OFF TOPIC: UCSB Graduate Degree
Defending the Swoon Theory – Part 17: Events Unique to Matthew
OBJECTION #6: THE GUARDS AT THE TOMB In Chapter 8 of his Handbook of Christian Apologetics (hereafter: HCA), Peter Kreeft has raised nine objections against The Swoon Theory, as part of his case attempting to prove that Jesus rose from the dead. In previous posts I have argued that his Objection #1, Objection #2, Objection … Defending the Swoon Theory – Part 17: Events Unique to Matthew
Defending the Swoon Theory – Part 10: The “Blood and Water” Objection
WHERE WE ARE AT In Part #6 through Part #9, I have argued that Peter Kreeft’s “Break their Legs” objection, Objection #2 against The Survival Theory (TST), is a complete FAILURE. Objection #2 has two main components, and can be summarized like this: 1. A Roman soldier decided to NOT break Jesus’ legs while Jesus was hanging … Defending the Swoon Theory – Part 10: The “Blood and Water” Objection
A Knock-Down Argument Against Intelligent Design
The prostate gland. Note that objections to this argument will be taken seriously only if made by men 65 or older.
Do We Need a Finely-Tuned God?
I have recently had a most interesting e-mail exchange with Professor Jason Waller of Kenyon College. His new book Cosmological Fine-Tuning Arguments will be coming out soon from Routledge. While, of course, I do not accept the fine-tuning argument (FTA), I think Prof. Waller’s treatment is, by far, the best defense of it that I … Do We Need a Finely-Tuned God?
The Possible Worlds Argument
This is somewhat more technical than our usual posts here at Secular Outpost. However, we have always thought of SO as a serious site for serious thinkers, and not for the usual invective that pollutes too much of the Internet. So, here is my take on the possible worlds version of the ontological argument. Possible … The Possible Worlds Argument
Reply to Dr. Erasmus – Part 4: Further Clarification
ANALYSIS OF “GOD RAISED JESUS FROM THE DEAD” (GRJ) God raised Jesus from the dead. (GPM) God has performed at least one miracle (besides creation of the universe and of living things). (JRD) Jesus rose from the dead. (DOC) Jesus died on the cross on the same day he was crucified. (JAW) Jesus was alive … Reply to Dr. Erasmus – Part 4: Further Clarification