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The Cosmological Argument
One common formulation of the cosmological argument begins, “everything that exists requires a cause.” (example) Smart people sometimes formulate the argument this way, but it is actually not correct. A better (let’s call it “the correct”) formulation is, “Everything that comes into existence has a cause.” Under the incorrect formulation you either have contradiction or…
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God is not Santa Claus
Hear the word of LORD: 1 Samuel 2:22-25 Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did unto all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. And he said unto them, “Why do ye such things? for I hear of…
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Response to Joe Heschmeyer
Joe Heschmeyer wrote a response (link to response) to my previous post (link to my post) regarding Bishop Olmsted. He raises a number of objections to my post, and I’ll try to deal with them in turn. 1. The “God Hath Joined Together” Objection Mr. Heschmeyer objects that I’m trying to separate Christ and His…
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Wondering What Happened in Dearborn Michigan?
Here’s a link to a story that provides a detailed account of the events that transpired in Dearborn, Michigan from 2008-2010, courtesy of David Wood (link to story). Interested to find out if it was persecution of Christians, harassment of Muslims, or something entirely different? Click the link and read the account. – TurretinFan To…
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Critique of Bishop Olmsted's Response
Bishop Olmsted, responding to blogger criticism of his decision to remove the “Catholic” designation from St. Joseph’s hospital because it took the life of a child in defense of the life of the child’s mother, stated: I really don’t read the blogospheres. I try to pray each day to find my identity in Jesus Christ.…
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Critique of Bishop Olmsted’s Response
Bishop Olmsted, responding to blogger criticism of his decision to remove the “Catholic” designation from St. Joseph’s hospital because it took the life of a child in defense of the life of the child’s mother, stated: I really don’t read the blogospheres. I try to pray each day to find my identity in Jesus Christ.…
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Further Response to Mr. Albrecht Regarding Debate on Veneration of Images
In a new video (audio + slideshow only), Mr. Albrecht has responded to the comments in my post (link to post) regarding the debate. This is in addition to the comments he submitted to me by email, and which are already addressed in the original post via an update to that post. I’ve provided the…
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Follow-Up With Scott Windsor
Mr. Windsor has a brand new post (link to post) in which he attempts to respond to my post of yesterday (link to my post). There’s not much new. In my response to my point that he is committing a fallacy of emphasis, he insisted that his position is not novel and quoted (he claimed)…
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Apology Accepted, Mr. Shea
In which Mr. Shea apologizes for his previous claims (link)(link to more recent previous claims)(and original previous claims). Although he doesn’t specifically name me, since his original post was obviously aimed at what I wrote, I’m happy to grant his apology and forgive him for his misstatements. To God be the Glory!
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Ergun Caner Update
Ergun Caner recently preached twice at Clough Pike Baptist Church (as reported here). Ergun preached with, apparently, both of his brothers in attendance. There were a couple of things that struck me as I listened to his messages, but most of all I noticed that most of his criticized material was gone, and he had…