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* [[Presuppositional apologetics]] is a family of arguments for the existence of God. It manly rely on unjustified assumptions and often involves the apologist attempting to undermine an atheist's "knowledge" and world view. | |||
* [[Sharia law]] is the religious law expressed by the [[Qur'an]] and followed by many [[Islam|Muslims]]. It may have been typical for the 7th century CE but now hardly fit for purpose. | |||
* [[How can finite phenomena prove an infinite God?]] is a philosophical challenge to apologists that points out that no amount of finite phenomena could possibly establish their conclusion. | |||
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* The [[argument from justice]] claims that an afterlife must exist since there must be consequences for good and bad actions. This is a case of wishful thinking. | * The [[argument from justice]] claims that an afterlife must exist since there must be consequences for good and bad actions. This is a case of wishful thinking. |
Revision as of 20:22, 11 August 2014
11th Aug 2014
- Presuppositional apologetics is a family of arguments for the existence of God. It manly rely on unjustified assumptions and often involves the apologist attempting to undermine an atheist's "knowledge" and world view.
- Sharia law is the religious law expressed by the Qur'an and followed by many Muslims. It may have been typical for the 7th century CE but now hardly fit for purpose.
- How can finite phenomena prove an infinite God? is a philosophical challenge to apologists that points out that no amount of finite phenomena could possibly establish their conclusion.
2nd Jun 2014
- The argument from justice claims that an afterlife must exist since there must be consequences for good and bad actions. This is a case of wishful thinking.
- Albert Einstein's views on religion are often misunderstood. He did not believe in a personal God.
- A question for apologists and skeptics: What would it take to change your mind?
- Does cause and effect end finally in a terminating first cause? or go on forever in an infinite regress?
21st Apr 2014
- Here is a conundrum for religious believers: what if Satan wrote the Bible? How can you rule out the possibility that God has been impersonated by another deity?
- Of Miracles is a classic argument against miracle testimony but arguably not David Hume's best work.
- Are earthquakes and hurricanes caused by an attention seeking God?
- Many people think the Big Bang can from an infinitely dense singularity, but really we just don't know.
9th Apr 2014
- Ray Comfort is a Christian apologist and creationist, known for his imaginative arguments that are of questionable validity.
- The Ultimate 747 gambit is an argument against "God" an explanation for "improbable" occurrences, such as the current universe occurring by chance. The argument is often misunderstood and misquoted by supporters and critics.
- It is common for apologists, commentators and politicians to claim that "America is a Christian nation". This article analyses the basis for that claim.
- Following from the recent Noah movie, Noah's ark is an appealing if improbable story.
2007-2014
- Recently, there was a group project to respond to the email titled "50 reasons to believe in god." The point of the exercise was to revise and expand any relevant articles so that each one provides a coherent rebuttal to a clearly stated theistic argument.
- The Way of the Master — apologist TV series featuring Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron.
- "The Beauty of a Broken Spirit—Atheism" — a Way of the Master episode on atheism.
- "Evolution" — a Way of the Master episode on evolution.
- Chick tracts — comic-book style series of evangelical pamphlets by Jack Chick.
- "Big Daddy?" — a Chick tract focusing on evolution.