Refutation of 194 Biblical “Contradictions” (#26-50)

Last updated on: April 11, 2022 at 11:29 am By Dave Armstrong

I will be resolving all of the alleged “contradictions” from the web page entitled “194 CONTRADICTIONS, New Testament.” It’s perpetually striking to observe how many of these are obviously not logical contradictions, and how very easy they are to refute (many being patently and evidently absurd). A few here and there do seem to be genuinely perplexing (at first glance) and require at least some thought and study and serious examination (they save my patience). But all are ultimately able to be (in my humble opinion) decisively resolved. Readers can decide... Read more

Refutation of 194 Biblical “Contradictions” (#1-25)

Last updated on: April 11, 2022 at 11:28 am By Dave Armstrong

Prophet Elisha and Archaeology

Last updated on: April 4, 2022 at 7:24 pm By Dave Armstrong

Elisha was a biblical prophet and successor to the prophet Elijah. According to the Jewish Virtual Library (“Elisha”), he lived in the 9th century BC. His story can be found in the Bible starting with 1 Kings 19, and then 2 Kings, chapters 2-9, and 13. The Bible indicates (1 Kings 19:16 and 2 Kings 3) that he was anointed near the end of wicked King Ahab‘s reign [c. 875-853 BC], and began his ministry at the beginning of the... Read more

Carrier Critique #4: Bible & Disease & Medicine

Last updated on: March 31, 2022 at 3:00 pm By Dave Armstrong

+ Medical Advances Made in the Christian-Dominated Middle Ages Richard Carrier (born in 1969), a former Protestant atheist, is, according to Wikipedia, “an American historian, author, and activist, whose work focuses on empiricism, atheism, and the historicity of Jesus [he’s a “mythicist”]. A long-time contributor to self-published skeptical web sites, including The Secular Web and Freethought Blogs, Carrier has published a number of books and articles on philosophy and religion in classical antiquity, discussing the development of early Christianity from... Read more

Carrier Critique #3: Bible Teaches a Flat Earth?

Last updated on: March 31, 2022 at 10:27 am By Dave Armstrong

Richard Carrier (born in 1969), a former Protestant atheist, is, according to Wikipedia, “an American historian, author, and activist, whose work focuses on empiricism, atheism, and the historicity of Jesus [he’s a “mythicist”]. A long-time contributor to self-published skeptical web sites, including The Secular Web and Freethought Blogs, Carrier has published a number of books and articles on philosophy and religion in classical antiquity, discussing the development of early Christianity from a skeptical viewpoint, and concerning religion and morality in the modern world. He has publicly debated a... Read more

Bashing Mark on Geography / “Sea” of Galilee

Last updated on: March 30, 2022 at 1:29 pm By Dave Armstrong

I am critiquing an article from the website called Vridar (a “top 30 atheist blog”), entitled, “Mark: failed geography, but great bible student” (8-6-10). Words of the author, Neil Godfrey, will be in blue. ***** Mark 7:31 (RSV) Then he returned from the region of Tyre, and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, through the region of the Decap’olis. Much has been said about Mark’s poor knowledge of the geography of Palestine. A classic case is his bizarre... Read more

Carrier Critique #2: Crucifixion Eclipse?

Last updated on: March 30, 2022 at 10:30 am By Dave Armstrong

Ehrman Errors #11: Luke the Unreliable Historian?

Last updated on: January 20, 2023 at 4:34 pm By Dave Armstrong

Debunking Yet More of the Endless Pseudo-“Contradictions” Supposedly All Over the Bible Bart Ehrman is one of the most well-known and influential critics of traditional Christianity and the inspired Bible (“anti-theists”) writing today. Formerly, in his own words, he was “a fundamentalist for maybe 6 years; a conservative evangelical but not extreme right wing for maybe 5 years more; and a fairly mainstream liberal Christian for about 25.” The primary reason he gives for having lost his faith is the problem of evil (a very serious topic I have dealt with many... Read more

Ehrman Errors #10: Jesus is God in Mark

Last updated on: March 25, 2022 at 4:49 pm By Dave Armstrong

“Receiving” Jesus is Receiving God the Father, from Whom He Was “Sent” Bart Ehrman is one of the most well-known and influential critics of traditional Christianity and the inspired Bible (“anti-theists”) writing today. Formerly, in his own words, he was “a fundamentalist for maybe 6 years; a conservative evangelical but not extreme right wing for maybe 5 years more; and a fairly mainstream liberal Christian for about 25.” The primary reason he gives for having lost his faith is the problem of evil (a very serious topic I have dealt with many... Read more

Ehrman Errors #9: Star Stopping Over a House?!

Last updated on: March 25, 2022 at 10:55 am By Dave Armstrong

Bart Ehrman is one of the most well-known and influential critics of traditional Christianity and the inspired Bible (“anti-theists”) writing today. Formerly, in his own words, he was “a fundamentalist for maybe 6 years; a conservative evangelical but not extreme right wing for maybe 5 years more; and a fairly mainstream liberal Christian for about 25.” The primary reason he gives for having lost his faith is the problem of evil (a very serious topic I have dealt with many times). He stated on 3-18-22 in a comment on his blog: “I could no longer... Read more