First, I’d like to say that I’ve enjoyed my conversation with citizen Jane on Twitter. For the most part, she seems to be sincere and honest – not something you always see on Twitter.
It’s that time of year again. The Boy Scouts has asked for my opinion of their program…
When I first agreed to be a Cubmaster for a Cub Scouts pack, I wasn’t aware that my lack of religious belief was meant to exclude me from leadership positions. The pack was in desperate need of a leader, so I chose to put the needs of the children and families above my own personal…
This is a common apologetic tactic of false equivalence. The author first says basically there’s no compelling evidence for Christianity. Then follows up with a tu quoque fallacy (“But you can’t know ANYTHING!”) and tries to use hard solipsism to destroy any claims to knowledge.
Yup. It’s about convincing believers not to question their indoctrination.
Actually, I would say apologetics is far more about giving believers an excuse not to question or challenge their beliefs than it is a credible attempt to persuade nonbelievers. The arguments presented in apologetics are usually awful. They require a strong desire to believe in order to seem the least bit relevant.
Would you believe a modern person was God if the same claims were made about him?
If not, why do you believe such unsubstantiated ancient claims?
If so, are you a member of a modern cult?
Mom, Interesting read. I think I have a clear enough understanding of your worldview (both as a Christian and as a parent) to see the relevance.
I would guess it’s not easy for you to watch me leave faith behind. If I put my…
A quick review of Our God: Proving the existence of God by rational means.
Thanks for your thoughtful response, Ryan. But I disagree with a few points. It seems to me that Scientific methods have progressed from “not making any case for god” all the way to “still not making any case for god.”
There is not and never has been any scientifc claim that anyone has absolutely proven god does not exist…