Why Arminianism Won’t Preach (And Calvinism Won’t Sell)
Thesis: Calvinists have a corner on theologically-themed conferences. Arminians have apologetically-themed conferences. Calvinists Dominate Theology Think about the major...
Christianity Falling Down
One of the first things that I have to teach my students this: The Christian faith is not a house of cards. Most assuredly, there are foundational issues of the faith that, if...
Waiting to Die
Over the last year, I have been hospitalized with a condition called rhabdomyolysis nine times. Each time, my kidney’s shut down. A few of these times the doctors said I...
Apologetics Unplugged – Truth Part 1
We are at it again with these pesky transcendentals. This is Truth Part 1 (Take 2). Joining Clint Roberts and Carrie Hunter this time around is Erik Kenrick. This...
What is Philosophy?
What Is Philosophy? Why Is It Important? Paul Copan I recently led a discussion on these questions with a group of philosophically-curious people—including atheists/skeptics,...
All the Right Beliefs for All the Wrong Reasons
Sometimes it is frustrating to introduce yourself to theological issues. Most people who get deeply involved in theology quickly realize how much they don’t know. Confident...
Are Just War And “Cruciformity” Truly Opposed To Each Other? Reviewing Some Overlooked Biblical Texts
This past November in Atlanta, I was attending a panel discussion on just war and pacifism in an age of terror at the Evangelical Philosophical Society meeting this past...
15 Things that Should Not Influence your Vote
If you’re already tired of it, there will only be more coming. The ads, tweets, memes and speeches of the current political season reveal a list of repeated nonsense...
Are We Just Too Shallow to Solve our Problems?
This will sound like I’m a pessimist who is weary about the future of his society. The reason for that is that I’m a pessimist who is weary about the future of his...