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Formal Debates – Index
Formal Oral Debates Hell 1. “Some people will not be saved from their sins according to the following passages and their contexts: 2 Thess. 1:9, Matt. 25:41/46, Matt. 18:8, Romans 9:22 and Jude 1:6.” (T-Fan affirmative vs. Jason Pratt) (part 1)(part 2)(part 3) 2. “Unsaved humans will suffer everlasting conscious torment.” (T-Fan negative vs. Ronnie)(part 1)(part 2)…
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The New Living Translation (NLT) and Calvinism
Introduction The Scriptures teach Calvinism. There should not be any particular surprise in this – it’s the reason Calvinists believe Calvinism. That said, it has been alleged that the New Living Translation (NLT) even more clearly teaches Calvinism (link to allegation). In fact, the allegation at “Traditional”(FN1) Baptist Chronicles is that there is some kind…
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Thoughts on Al Mohler's Post on Yoga?
I’ve informally asked around for comments on Albert Mohler’s post on Yoga (link to post). My own impression of his post was that it seems to be mostly derived from the teachings of one book, as opposed to being based on his own more detailed study of the subject. Is anyone aware of any scholarly…
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Thoughts on Al Mohler’s Post on Yoga?
I’ve informally asked around for comments on Albert Mohler’s post on Yoga (link to post). My own impression of his post was that it seems to be mostly derived from the teachings of one book, as opposed to being based on his own more detailed study of the subject. Is anyone aware of any scholarly…
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Fraternal Order of the Charity Police
The charity police have particular skill at tracking down negative or critical comments wherever they are found on the Internet. These folks seem to consider it their calling to inform those posting negative comments or criticism that they are being uncharitable. So, what can we do when we encounter these folks? 1. Consider it SeriouslyAn…
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Mariolatry and Externals
Francis of Rome on March 5, 2014, as reported by the Vatican Information Service (VIS) statesd: We get used to living in a society that claims to be able to do without God, in which parents do not teach their children how to pray or how to make the sign of the Cross. This inurement…
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The Ergun Caner Affair – One Collation of the Evidence
The Ergun Caner affair saddens me deeply. Dr. Caner is an excellent orator. He has great delivery – great timing – and he knows how to get a laugh. I had hoped that the investigations made of Dr. Caner’s alleged autobiographical embellishments would lead Dr. Caner to confess that he had sinned, to repent of…
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Ergun Caner in The Master's Pulpit – Spring 2003
Ergun Caner in The Master’s Pulpit – Spring 2003 (apparently April 2, 2003) All times approximate: (0:15) “Many of the misconceptions that we have, who are foreigners, about America, is we thought all of America was going to be like California. I will explain a little more as we go. My full name is Ergun…
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Ergun Caner in The Master’s Pulpit – Spring 2003
Ergun Caner in The Master’s Pulpit – Spring 2003 (apparently April 2, 2003) All times approximate: (0:15) “Many of the misconceptions that we have, who are foreigners, about America, is we thought all of America was going to be like California. I will explain a little more as we go. My full name is Ergun…
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Caner's Father – An Architect who "Came to Build Mosques"?
In describing his father, Ergun Caner has repeatedly referred to him as an “architect” and claimed he came to America to “build mosques.” I doubt this account for a number of reasons. First, Acar Caner’s death certificate lists his occupation as “engineer.” Unfortunately, this certificate has not been posted on-line. Second, the Turkish article we…