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Further Response to Godismyjudge
Chronology of directly related posts on Libertarian Free Will (LFW) (TF), (Dan), (TF), (Dan), (TF), (Dan), (TF), and (Dan). I had written recently: Given that we are Trinitarians, there is no reason to hold to a view that God has ever been inactive, such that there was a “first act” of God. (link) Previously I…
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Terrorism Counter
I recently came across the following terrorism counter that is apparently updated daily. It tracks terrorist attacks by Islamic terrorists. As of 8 July 2008, the counter was at 11407. That may provide you with a benchmark if you are viewing this counter in the future. Since the counter is simply a linked image, you…
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LFW vs. Scripture
One of my readers, Magnus, wrote in a previous combox here (link): This whole idea that we make choices independent of our nature is foreign to Scripture. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his…
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Is Christianity the Problem?
I recently enjoyed listening to a debate between Dinesh D’Souza (representing the Christian point of view) and Christopher Hitchens (representing the non-Christian point of view) on the topic: Is Christianity the Problem? While Dinesh used some arguments I would never use (and seemed to base part of his argument on “free will” in a libertarian…
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What's Not to Like?
At Dave Armstrong’s blog, a post entitled: “Why is the Catholic Church so Hated?” caught my eye (to give you some background, Dave Armstrong is himself a papist). The format of the post is as follows: 1) A “Presbyterian” woman makes a claim that she sees a lot of “hatred” for “the Catholic Church.” 2)…
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What’s Not to Like?
At Dave Armstrong’s blog, a post entitled: “Why is the Catholic Church so Hated?” caught my eye (to give you some background, Dave Armstrong is himself a papist). The format of the post is as follows: 1) A “Presbyterian” woman makes a claim that she sees a lot of “hatred” for “the Catholic Church.” 2)…
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Trying out Godismyjudge's Clarification
Godismyjudge (Dan) has provided some clarification (link) to an earlier question to which I had responded here (link). Earlier posts in the series (first)(second). Dan had asked: “Given whatever existed before the first act, was it absolutely impossible for God to create a world which didn’t include rain on May 31, 2008[,] in the afternoon?”…
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Trying out Godismyjudge’s Clarification
Godismyjudge (Dan) has provided some clarification (link) to an earlier question to which I had responded here (link). Earlier posts in the series (first)(second). Dan had asked: “Given whatever existed before the first act, was it absolutely impossible for God to create a world which didn’t include rain on May 31, 2008[,] in the afternoon?”…
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Rebuttal Posted in Sola Scriptura Debate
For those who are interested, I have posted my rebuttal in the on-going Sola Scriptura Debate (link). My papist colleague’s rebuttal is due August 1, 2008. I hope that the debate will edify and educate the readers. -TurretinFan To God be the Glory!
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Thomas Ridgley on the Sixth Commandment
The following in Thomas Ridgeley’s commentary on the Westminster Larger Catechism’s Questions relating to the Sixth Commandment. I have omitted the footnotes and a rather lengthy editors note that appeared in the 1855 edition. Hopefully this commentary will prove to supplement Dr. White’s timely response to John Piper’s apparent denial of the Christians right and…