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To: J_F_Shepard who wrote (536454)	12/17/2009 7:27:09 AM
From: Brumar89	Read Replies (1) of 1579786

As you requested - each line below is a link. Enjoy: The case for Christian theism Here’s a little list of the topics that I have touched on related to Christian apologetics, with topics yet to appear later in italics. Positive apologetics Arguments for theism: The argument from abstract objects The contingency argument Kalam cosmological argument Fine-tuning of cosmological constants Galactic, stellar and planetary fine-tuning Origin of the building blocks in the simplest replicating cell(Dean Kenyon, Charles Thaxton) Origin of biological information in the simplest replicating cell (Stephen C. Meyer) Sudden origins of all major body plans in the 3-5 million year Cambrian explosion(Stephen C. Meyer, Jonathan Wells) The moral argument (see below) The argument from non-physical minds The argument from near-death experiences The argument from irreducibly complex molecular machines (Michael Behe) The argument from evil (yes, that’s what I said) The arguments from mathematical effectiveness, simplicity and beauty (Eugene Wigner) The argument from the incompatibility between naturalism and rationality (Alvin Plantinga) The argument from the natural limits to biological change (Ray Bohlin) Etc. And then there are arguments for Christianity in particular: The argument from fulfilled prophecy The argument from accuracy in describing the human condition The logical consistency and testability of Christianity The superior moral character of authentic Christians in history Etc. Historical arguments for Christianity historical criteria for extracting minimal facts and the earliest evidence for the resurrection in 1 Cor 15 the minimal facts argument (Habermas/Craig/Licona) the best explanation of the changes in the concept of resurrection (Wright) the earliest sources for the empty tomb the best evidences for the empty tomb, from the earliest sources Negative apologetics Scientific objections: what about the progress of science and God-of-the-gaps? doesn’t the Bible require the creation of the earth in six 24-hour days? didn’t aliens seed the earth with the first life? what about quantum fluctuation and chaotic inflationary models? Philosophical objections the problems of evil and suffering the problem of religious pluralism and religious truth claims the problem of postmodern skepticism (i.e. – the problem of wanting to be lazy and popular) the problem of rational morality and purpose on atheism the problem of moral relativism the fate of the unevangelized (what about those who never heard of Jesus) the hiddenness of God (why isn’t there more evidence for God’s existence?) are all religions basically the same? isn’t the doctrine of the Trinity self-contradictory? can God make a rock so big he can’t lift it? did God create evil? who made God? can people twist the Bible to mean anything? who has the burden of proof? what about the blind men and the elephant? isn’t faith is opposed to reason and evidence? (a debate between a Christian and a postmodern relativist) what makes Christianity different from other religions? Emotional objections memo to Christopher Hitchens: a sneer is not an argument Freethought objections Does Christianity or atheism justify mass murder? Wasn’t Hitler a Christian? Is Christianity like Nazism? Does the Bible condone slavery? Moral issues a case for the pro-life position in plain English adult stem cell research is superior to embryonic stem cell research Mentoring the importance of being able to argue both sides of a question why does talking about religion make people uncomfortable? how to talk to your co-workers about your faith Apologetics advocacy does the Bible teach that faith is opposed to logic and evidence? the six enemies of apologetic engagement why men flee the feminized church why won’t Christians defend their faith in public? And here are some lectures that got me interested in apologetics. winteryknight.wordpress.com

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