To Friedrich Nietzsche’s mind, God isn’t a very clear communicator: How could an all-knowing and all-powerful God be good if he doesn’t make clear his intentions to his...

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Why Jamie walked away from Christianity at 19 years old

This letter was posted on another website. Short evaluation to follow. First off, I feel I should state that I am only 19, and not what you could call “heavily-educated...

A Letter to an Atheist

Dear Atheist, Having discussed this with you for quite some time, it would seem that we have come to an impasse in our conclusions concerning the evidence that the universe...

The Problem of Evil: Could God have tied our hands?

Not sure if you have been exposed to the Mr. Deity series of films. In this present story, Mr. Deity (who play the Father) and Larry (who is supposed to be an angel) speak...

The Danger of Inerrancy

This post was reposted on July 13, 2007 Greg Jones was an evangelical Christian, active in his church, a regular preacher, teacher and served on the elder board. He says that...

Top ten signs you are a fundamentalist Christian

I found this on an atheistic website and thought that it was interesting. It is the top ten signs you are a fundamentalist Christian. (I think atheists believe that all...

Why are People Leaving the Church? (2)

I found this letter from “Wally” to be particularly sad and typically disturbing. It hurt to read. “Wally” raised his family in the church, but now,...

Doing Philosophy Under the Cross

Martin Luther talked of a “theology of the cross” (theologia cruces), The God who suffers with and for human beings reveals himself in humility—most clearly in the person of...

The Palatability of a Doctrine Does not Determine its Veracity

I don’t think that there is a more valuable phrase that I have learned than this. “The palatability of a doctrine does not determine its veracity.” I believe...

Engaging Postmodernism (5): Changing the Water

Once again, we continue with our evaluation of the four primary views that people have taken in engaging our postmodern culture. And, once again, here are the options of the...

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