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Apologetics
“The Principle of Insufficient Reason”: Rescuing Atheism from Archaic Beliefs
In this exploration, we delve into the philosophical debate of the universe's origins through the lens of the Principle of Sufficient Reason and the fallacy of special...
C Michael Patton
Charismatics and the Problem of Divine Hiddenness
In the realm of theology and philosophy, the puzzle of divine hiddenness remains a profound and enduring enigma. Join us on a journey of exploration as we delve into questions...
C Michael Patton
The Theological Ecosystem in a Nutshell
Introduction to Christian Scholarship Christian scholarship encompasses much more than what meets the eye on a Sunday morning. It’s akin to the creation of a birthday...
C Michael Patton
Caleb Goes to Hell: The Concequence of Missing Mass
Note: The following narrative is entirely hypothetical and serves as a thought experiment. Caleb is not an ordinary man. His life is a profound reflection of his unwavering...
C Michael Patton
The Early Church, Pseudepigrapha, and the Unnamed Gospel
What is Pseudepigrapha? Before we delve into the mysterious world of the unnamed Gospels, let’s first understand the concept of pseudepigrapha. Derived from the Greek...
C Michael Patton
The “Bizarreness” of a God Who Can Do Anything
A friend recently questioned whether I genuinely believe in Jonah being swallowed by a whale. While I acknowledge the thematic and parable-like qualities of Jonah (it’s...
C Michael Patton
Parallels of Mythology: The Curious Case of Jesus and Elvis
Many skeptics, such as Richard Carrier, strain to make the very existence of Jesus a myth. They believe the best way to combat God is to erase Jesus completely from the record...
C Michael Patton
“So You’re Saying There’s a Chance?…That There’s NOT a God? The Problem Using Statistics to Prove God’s Existence
Introduction The realm of statistics has often been used to argue for the existence of God or some higher power. From the probability of Jesus fulfilling biblical prophecies...
C Michael Patton
Misinterpreting 1 Peter 3:15: How We May Have “The Apologist’s Creed” Wrong
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with...
C Michael Patton