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When the Bible & Science Differ…
When science and the Bible differ, science has obviously misinterpreted its data. —Henry Morris (founder of Institute for Creation Research)
Posted in Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, Quotes, Science
53 Comments
How (Not) to Make the Best Case for God & Jesus
Mark Driscoll is the edgy pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, WA. He tends to make his fellow fundamentalists angry because of his insistence on being “relevant” and willingness to use swear words. But in spite of a hipper … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Christianity, Fundamentalism, God
70 Comments
Argument from Disproof
How many times have we heard this one? 109. ARGUMENT FROM LACK OF DISPROOF, a.k.a. ARGUMENT FROM SHIFTED BURDEN OF PROOF (1) You can’t prove God doesn’t exist! (2) Therefore, God exists. (source)
Posted in Apologetics, Christianity, God, Humor
34 Comments
Italian Scientist Reproduces Shroud of Turin
I’m sure this will be a shock to you all, but it seems the Shroud of Turin is not a magic xerox of the risen Jesus. An Italian scientist claims he has reproduced the technique: An Italian scientist says he … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Christianity, History, Science
59 Comments
How Did The Apostles Die?
by VorJack One of the standard arguments we hear for the historicity of the resurrection is the martyrdom of the apostles. Would the followers of Jesus really have sacrificed themselves for a lie? The argument has a number of weaknesses. … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Articles, Bible, History
196 Comments
Is the Bible Reliable for Truth about Jesus Christ?
I came across an article the other day from Dr. Aaron Menikoff, a Christian pastor, who asks if the Bible is reliable for “the truth” about Jesus Christ. That’s a great question — one I answer negatively — so I … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Articles, Bible, Christianity, Superstition
422 Comments
Christopher Hitchens Plays the "What If" Game
Christopher Hitchens plays the “what if” game with a fundamentalist radio host: The arrogance of the radio host reminds me of my own not too long ago. He’s talking to Hitchens like he’s a 7 year old kid who has … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Christianity, Fundamentalism
45 Comments
Why the Communist Argument Fails
by OneSTDV Over at Friendly Atheist, Hemant posted this video featuring a dialogue about atheism. The religious participants offer trite arguments concerning atheism’s supposed intolerance. At 1:57, a religious think tank commenter drudges up Stalin, Pol Pot, and Mao as … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Atheism, Religion
74 Comments
The Meaning Trap
by VorJack Our friend Deacon Duncan has been steadily demolishing the apologetic work I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Geisler and Turek. One of his recent entries (X-Files Friday: So Who Cares?) had to do with G&T’s … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Bible, Christianity
44 Comments
The Christian Proselytizer Questionnaire
Next time you run into a Christian proselytizer, consider giving them questions from the Christian Proselytizer Questionnaire. It asks questions like: If necessary, use this space to explain any unique or unusual beliefs your sect has about the nature of … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Christianity, Humor
74 Comments