C.S. Lewis is rightly famous for his impact on Christian apologetics. With this argument, however, he misses the elephant in the room.
Gospels vs. the Perfect Miracle Claim
November 14, 2012 By 56 Comments
We can argue back and forth for hours about the quality of the evidence in the gospels, but to understand the evidence, let’s simplify. Drop the problematic aspects of the gospel story and ask yourself if this makes it more credible … or less.
Are We Just Molecules in Motion?
November 12, 2012 By 141 Comments
Can a mechanistic view of the human brain explain consciousness or morality? Some Christian apologists say no, but they need to see these properties as emergent phenomena.
Saint … or Insane?
October 31, 2012 By 32 Comments
Andrea Yates drowned her five children to save them from Satan, but both she and Joan of Arc heard the voice of God. Charles Manson vs. Abraham. Jim Jones vs. Joshua. Who’s the saint, and who’s insane? How do we distinguish them?
The Prayer Experiment Critiques Itself
October 8, 2012 By 70 Comments
The philosophical paper which was the inspiration for the 40-day Atheist Prayer Experiment has some self-critique. Kudos to the author for full disclosure, but this critique takes us to a place he didn’t expect.
Friend Request from Jesus?
October 1, 2012 By 47 Comments
Let me update you on the Atheist Prayer Experiment, week 2. Is the Problem of Divine Hiddenness Christianity’s toughest problem?
Public Challenge: Show Me a Miracle
September 26, 2012 By 63 Comments
Miracle claims are a little out of vogue. Where they’re made, they’re rarely splashed across the front pages but remain within their small religious community. Let’s investigate a particular bold claim to see if it holds up.
Failed Prophecy: Psalm 22
September 5, 2012 By 33 Comments
While apologists claim hundreds of prophecies fulfilled by the life of Jesus, this psalm is one of the most popular. With a little poking, the claim that it predicted the crucifixion unravels.
What Makes a Good Prophecy (and Why Bible Prophecies Aren’t)
September 3, 2012 By 6 Comments
What makes a good prophecy? We all have a decent idea and are not taken in by the predictions of psychics. So why not apply that same skepticism to claims of biblical prophecy?
Probability Proves Bible Prophecy (or Not)
August 29, 2012 By 10 Comments
In which we critique a popular analysis of the probability of Jesus prophecies coming true and find nothing there.
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