AtheismBarriers To Salvation
1/1/1999 Barriers that block people from committing themselves to Jesus Christ and accepting His gift of salvation appear to fall under three general categories: 1) self-imposed ignorance, 2) pride, and 3) moral impurity. In time, the presence of any one of these three leads to the other two. Believers And Unbelievers, Part 1 (of 3)
11/6/2007 In this brief series of articles I would like to accomplish three things. First (in Part 1), I will identify how believers (biblical theists) and unbelievers (atheists or skeptical nontheists) typically explain why people come to believe in God’s existence. Believers And Unbelievers, Part 2 (of 3)
11/13/2007 In Part 1 of this series I briefly attempted to explore how both believers (biblical theists) and nonbelievers (atheists or skeptical nontheists) attempt to explain how some people come to believe in God’s existence. Believers And Unbelievers, Part 3 (of 3)
11/27/2007 In Parts 1 and 2 of this series I explored how believers (biblical theists) and unbelievers (atheists or skeptical nontheists) attempt to explain both belief and disbelief in God from their distinctive points of view. Does Faith Support Or Hinder Reason?
5/30/2008 In the April 2008 issue of Nature, an essay by Philip Ball explains how, in his view, modern science began “in the twelfth century…several hundred years earlier than we have imagined” through a break with the theology of medieval Christianity as it emerged out of the darkness of the Middle Ages. Evolution As Mythology, Part 1 (of 5): The Theory Of Evolution Is A Myth
5/5/2008 The creation-evolution debate is usually framed as science v. religion: verifiable fact v. faith. But we contend that it takes at least as much faith to believe in the theory of evolution as in creation by a supernatural God. And in reality, evolution has more characteristics of a “myth” than of a scientific theory. Evolution As Mythology, Part 2 (of 5): Evolution Is Not A Scientific Theory
5/12/2008 A previous article noted how the theory of evolution evinces characteristics of a myth. This article will consider how it measures up to the definition of “science.” Evolution As Mythology, Part 3 (of 5): The Myth Of Abiogenesis
5/19/2008 The last two articles have discussed how the theory of evolution has characteristics of a myth (which cannot be proven or disproven by the technology of the culture), and lacks characteristics of a scientific theory (which is testable and falsifiable). Evolution As Mythology, Part 4 (of 5): The Myth Of Macroevolution
5/19/2008 The last article discussed the mythlike characteristics of abiogenesis, a key component of the theory of evolution, that says living organisms appeared spontaneously from nonliving matter. This article discusses evolution itself, which is separated into two categories. Evolution As Mythology, Part 5 (of 5): Conclusion
5/19/2008 The four previous articles in this series have shown that the theory of evolution is more like a creation myth than a scientific theory. A myth may be true or false, but its principle characteristic is that it validates the thinking, practices, and ideals of a culture. Evolution explains our existence within the framework of our modern culture of naturalism, which has no need for a god. God-of-the-gaps Or Best Explanation?
1/1/2008 A common skeptical objection to Christian apologetics is that theists engage in a god-of-the-gaps form of reasoning. This charge means that when it comes to various theistic arguments, the believer typically attributes gaps in (especially) scientific knowledge to God. God’s Plan For Humanity—paradise Restored Or Paradise Replaced?
10/1/2000 Christians argue and divide over many issues, from core issues such as the doctrine of free will to peripheral issues such as the age of the Earth. Ironically, some of the least weighty questions draw the most vigorous public debate while the more important ones receive less attention. If God Created All Things, Then Who Created God?
10/1/2007 This question is posed by small children, by college students, and by leaders of atheist societies. It is essentially an interrogative about the nature of causality. To answer this common query effectively requires both a philosophical and a theological response. Is Dogmatic Agnosticism Logically Self-defeating?
6/12/2007 The word agnosticism literally means “no-knowledge-ism”. The skeptical position held by agnostics usually comes in two distinct forms: soft and hard. Soft or flexible agnosticism simply claims to have an absence of knowledge as to whether God exists (thus reserving judgment). Is Faith In God Merely Wishful Thinking?
4/1/2008 Sigmund Freud (1859-1939), the father of psychoanalysis, formally developed the psychological theory that human beings invented God out of desire to find security in the midst of a fearful natural world. Life Without God
9/26/2008 I just finished reading a book that has been on my shelf for some time. It is William Lane Craig’s apologetic for the Christian faith entitled Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics. More Deaths In The Name Of God Or No Gods?
January 1, 2010 Great evil has been done in the name of Christ. This charge, a frequent objection to historic Christianity raised especially by the new atheist authors, typifies discussions of such historical events as the Crusades, the Inquisitions, and the Salem Witch trials. More Than Intelligent Design
7/1/2002 Scholars involved in what has come to be known as “the Intelligent Design movement” deserve respect. They swim against the powerful tide of naturalism, and I applaud their efforts and integrity. Predictive Power: Confirming Cosmic Creation
4/1/2002 Scientists focus enormous effort on turning detections (observations and measurements) into predictions. Meteorologists use data to predict temperatures, wind, and precipitation. Astronomers use data to predict meteor showers and eclipses. Response To Michael Shermer, Part 1 (of 3)
7/24/2009 On November 15, 2008, Michael Shermer, PhD, president of the Skeptics Society, presented arguments against Christianity at a Reasons To Believe Orange County Chapter meeting. Response To Michael Shermer, Part 2 (of 3)
7/31/2009 This article continues my response to Michael Shermer's "God-of-the-gaps" argument against Christianity, which he presented to the Reasons To Believe Orange County Chapter in November 2008. Response To Michael Shermer, Part 3 (of 3)
8/7/2009 This is the third and final part of the response to Michael Shermer's "God-of-the-gaps" argument1 against Christianity, as presented at a meeting of Reasons To Believe Orange County Chapter in November 2008. The "new Atheism" Phenomenon, Part 1 (of 3)
2/12/2008 In the year 2007, four books on the topic of atheism (the view that no God or gods exist) topped the best-sellers list. The "new Atheism" Phenomenon, Part 2 (of 3)
2/19/2008 In the first installment of this series I wrote about the phenomenon known as the “new atheism.” In 2007, four books advocating atheism (the view that no God or gods exist) made the bestseller list. The "new Atheism" Phenomenon, Part 3 (of 3)
2/26/2008 The first two installments of this series addressed three reasons for the phenomenon known as the “new atheism.” In this final article, I offer two more factors that I believe also impact the new atheism phenomenon. The Measurability Of The Universe––a Record Of The Creator’s Design
10/1/2000 If the universe were not measurable, scientific study would be impossible. Astronomy, biology, chemistry, cosmology, geology, physics, and the other disciplines of science would be no less quixotic than alchemy or astrology. Science would not—could not—shed much light in the cosmic darkness. Thinking About A Meaningless World
2/5/2008 Years ago when I taught philosophy at a public college, a student of mine ended her term paper on the topic of “existentialism and the meaning of life” with the following forlorn assessment. “The world and life are meaningless. Surely God does not exist. Therefore, I don’t know how anyone could reasonably conclude that life is anything other than absurd.” AtheismBig Bang Anomaly Resolved
Hugh Ross, Dave Rogstad, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Dark Energy In The Early Universe
Dave Rogstad, Jeff Zweerink & Kenneth Samples Design in Biochemical Systems and Hydrogen Molecules
Hugh Ross, Fuz Rana, Jeff Zweerink, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Direct Measurement of Universe's Expansion
Hugh Ross, Jeff Zweerink, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Human Language Gene
Fuz Rana and Krista Bontrager More Big Bang Evidence: Primordial Magnetic Field
Hugh Ross, Dave Rogstad, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre New Star Measurement Supports Big Bang?
Author: Hugh Ross, Fazale Rana, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Report from the Astrophysics of Life Conference: Search for Extra-Terrestrial Life
Hugh Ross, Fuz Rana and Krista Bontrager Supernovas and Distance Measurements
Dave Rogstad, Fuz Rana and Kenneth Samples AtheismDoes the Bible Have Predictive Power (downloadable MP3)
Price: $6.95 Hear Hugh Ross’s debate with Dr. Tim Callahan, religion editor for Skeptic magazine, on the validity of biblical prophecy. Their exchange addresses the larger question of whether, and in what way, predictive power affirms the Bible’s inspiration and accuracy.
Approx 3 Hours/58MB Objection Overruled: ''Science Has Disproved Christianity''
Price: $6.95 Something is happening at high levels of the scientific community. The more that scientists discover about the natural world, the more the evidence mounts for a Creator. Such corroboration for the Christian worldview erodes atheistic worldview assumptions, leading many to question long-held beliefs. In this unique Sunday morning pulpit message at his church, Dr. Fazale "Fuz" Rana, quotes a variety of professional scientists--many of whom are atheists--to marshal his case that the objection that science has disproved Christianity is without merit. RTB Live! Volume 2 - UCSB Skeptics Forum: Hugh Ross and Fazale Rana with Harry Nelson and Kevin Plaxco
Price: $9.95 In this lively exchange, Hugh Ross and Fazale Rana present their testable creation model while Harry Nelson, professor of physics, and Kevin Plaxco, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, present their alternate views and debate the creation model's viability. Audience interaction is included. Recorded on February 20, 2008 at the University of California, Santa Barbara |
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