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The "We Dressed Differently" Claim
Dr. Ergun Caner has sometimes claimed that he “dressed differently” than typical Americans back when, as a young boy, he was allegedly a devout Muslim. One reason to question this claim is the photo of his father in front of the Islamic Center that he supposedly “built.” Someone dressed as an imam is near the…
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The "We Dressed Differently" Claim
Dr. Ergun Caner has sometimes claimed that he “dressed differently” than typical Americans back when, as a young boy, he was allegedly a devout Muslim. One reason to question this claim is the photo of his father in front of the Islamic Center that he supposedly “built.” Someone dressed as an imam is near the…
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Calvin vs.(?) Turretin on Inerrancy
The doctrine of Biblical inerrancy is sometimes associated with Francis Turretin (the real one, not me, his fan). There was an interesting article in the Autumn 2011 edition of “Foundations,” which addresses the question, “Did Turretin Depart from Calvin’s View on the Concept of Error in the Scriptures” (link to pdf of whole issue). The…
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Lightning Breaks Idol – Men Repair
The New York Post reports (link) that lightning broke a finger off the idol purporting to be of Jesus Christ, in Rio de Janeiro. The idol cannot protect itself from lightning (this is not the first time it’s been struck). Moreover, God – who sends the lightning – has actually broken the idol. Yet, instead…
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Unbalanced "Two Kingdoms" and Political Campaigns
Prof. Clark has a couple of posts up praising Ben Sasse and even including one of his political campaign advertisements (“Ben is a Straight Shooter” | “Ben is Speaking Up About Religious Liberty“). Personally, I can’t vouch for Mr. Sasse (nor do I have any particular criticisms), and that’s not the point of this post.…
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Unbalanced "Two Kingdoms" and Political Campaigns
Prof. Clark has a couple of posts up praising Ben Sasse and even including one of his political campaign advertisements (“Ben is a Straight Shooter” | “Ben is Speaking Up About Religious Liberty“). Personally, I can’t vouch for Mr. Sasse (nor do I have any particular criticisms), and that’s not the point of this post.…
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Charles Hodge Against 4 Point Calvinism
From Volume 2 of his Systematic Theology (link): S: 4. Hypothetical Redemption. According to the common doctrine of Augustinians, as expressed an the Westminster Catechism, “God, having . . . . elected some to everlasting life, did enter into a covenant of grace, to deliver them out of the estate of sin and misery, and…
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Christian Answers to Two Roman Catholic Questions on "Catholic Answers"
The show that calls itself “Catholic Answers,” recently featured a Missouri Synod Lutheran caller as highlighted on a recent Dividing Line. In response to the caller, the hosts began asking him some questions. I wouldn’t be surprised if you get these same questions from some of your Roman Catholic friends and acquaintances, particularly those who…
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Christian Answers to Two Roman Catholic Questions on "Catholic Answers"
The show that calls itself “Catholic Answers,” recently featured a Missouri Synod Lutheran caller as highlighted on a recent Dividing Line. In response to the caller, the hosts began asking him some questions. I wouldn’t be surprised if you get these same questions from some of your Roman Catholic friends and acquaintances, particularly those who…