Logic
Why We Need Logic in Schools
Logic, the science of evaluating arguments, helps order the mind and enhances reasoning abilities. Thus, a logically oriented mind is better prepared to discern truth. The following 15 quotes are a … more
RTB Super-Scholar Heroes in the Battle of Fallacies
News Flash—Glendora, CA, USA
A climactic battle broke out today between two RTB super-scholar heroes—Fuz-Lightyear-Rana and Logic-Samples-Man! The dispute was over which super-scholar … more
Darwin's Doubt
Was Charles Darwin a confident evolutionist?
It may be surprising to learn that the father of modern evolutionary theory had doubts about his proposed explanation for life’s diversity. … more
Fear of Religion
Straight Thinking #208: Fear of Religion more
Christian Truth-Claims and Logic
Straight Thinking #201: Christian Truth-Claims and Logic more
CLEAR Pointers to God
Do life’s most meaningful realities point to God? In this 2011 talk (given at Oceanview Baptist Church in San Pedro, CA) I use what I call “best explanation apologetics” (apologetics … more
Five Point Logic Checklist
Straight Thinking #197: Five Point Logic Checklist more
Four Ways Christianity is Reasonable
Straight Thinking #188: Four Ways Christianity is Reasonable more
Athens or Jerusalem? Faith and Reason
Straight Thinking #186: Athens or Jerusalem? Faith and Reason more
Intellectual Code of Conduct 3
Straight Thinking #183: Intellectual Code of Conduct 3 more
Faith and Reason: Compatible Partners
Surprisingly, some believers throughout church history have agreed with nonbelievers in proclaiming that Christianity is not compatible with reason. Nevertheless a powerful consensus within the … more
Intellectual Code of Conduct 2
Straight Thinking #182: Intellectual Code of Conduct 2 more
Intellectual Code of Conduct 1
Straight Thinking #181: Intellectual Code of Conduct 1 more
Is Intelligence Overrated?
Straight Thinking #180: Is Intelligence Overrated? more
Two Kinds of Thinkers
Straight Thinking #179: Two Kinds of Thinkers more
Losing Your Religion
Straight Thinking #178: Losing Your Religion more
Did man create God? Life without land; Is "thinking" faith's kryptonite? Was Mary sinless?
(06/26/2012) Did man create God? Life without land; Is "thinking" faith's kryptonite? Was Mary sinless? more
Introduction to science; Falsifying RTB's model; A mechanism for evolution; Are women slow evolvers?
(06/12/2012) Introduction to science; Falsifying RTB's model; A mechanism for evolution; Are women slow evolvers? more
Marvel Comics and Logical Fallacies
The other day a few of us on staff took a break to discuss an urgent topic:
Who is the best* super hero in the Marvel universe?
Tolerant observers in this roundtable discussion shared their opinion … more
Best Explanation Apologetics
What is the best way to show that the historic Christian faith and worldview are true? Christian apologists through the centuries have taken different approaches, but a powerful method gaining … more