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1 | Any good Christian Apologetic Discussion | Bible general Archive 1 | vanagon | 32773 | ||
Hi Hank, The answers given were clear. I think that we have our work cut out for us in communicating the Gospel with the same veracity the opposition is obfuscating the truth. I am particularly interested in the following: 1) Historical events that can be interpreted in support of the Christian Apologetic. 2) Scientific discoveries that corroborate Scripture. 3) Philisophical arguments supporting the Theistic Christian Worldview. I have been spending quite a lot of time reading Ravi Zacharias, Norman Geisler, Hugh Ross, Josh McDowell, etc. A couple of big holes in my studies have been along the lines of historical evidence for the general benevolent standards of Christ followers (a.k.a. Christians). And scientific evidence refuting the theory of evolution as the mechanism for the development of biological life from one specie to another. I frequent trueorigins.org, tektonics.org, reasons.org, and several other sites with apologetic value. I am currently searching for a discussion site that actively tackles these difficult issues for the purpose of preparing believers to give an account for our beliefs to the world. The Internet appears to largely be untilled soil for the Church. For example, if you search infidels.org or talkorigins.org and compare the research their with most equivalent Christian websites, you will find quite a lot less logical discipline being weaved into the Christian sites. Blessings, -Van |
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2 | I am a belevr preparin my Gospel defense | Bible general Archive 1 | vanagon | 32656 | ||
Hi Hank, I am a believer. I am sorry if I did not make that clear before. I am unable to access this site from work due to a web filtering system, so it has taken me this long to recheck the resonses. Thanks so much for your interest. The questions I asked earlier are all in an effort to be ready to give an account for the hope that is within me. I am interested in communicating in terms that the world is familiar with. The questions are pose are many of the questions / objections that I have encountered during my short stint in web debate. Thanks for your response. Blessings, -Van | ||||||
3 | Does Jesus make a difference in life? | Not Specified | vanagon | 31106 | ||
A common claim by atheists and agnostics is that there is no empirical data or statistical evidence either now or over history that there is any difference between the life of the believer or unbeliever. Does anyone have any good resources to stake the claim that the church is made of regenerated Christians and this does make the difference in individuals, between a lifestyle of destruction to society and a lifestyle of increased righteousness over time? For example, supposedly the divorce rate is worse among Christians than non-Christians. Or, non-Christians are just as apt to bless their fellow man as Christians. |
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4 | Does Jesus make a difference in life? | Bible general Archive 1 | vanagon | 31162 | ||
A common claim by atheists and agnostics is that there is no empirical data or statistical evidence either now or over history that there is any difference between the life of the believer or unbeliever. Does anyone have any good resources to stake the claim that the church is made of regenerated Christians and this does make the difference in individuals, between a lifestyle of destruction to society and a lifestyle of increased righteousness over time? For example, supposedly the divorce rate is worse among Christians than non-Christians. Or, non-Christians are just as apt to bless their fellow man as Christians. |
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5 | The church responsible for heinous acts? | Not Specified | vanagon | 31105 | ||
A common afront to Christianity is that it is a religion responsible for unspeakable atrocities in history. Is there any statistical or empirical data that can corroborate or refute these claims? |
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6 | The church responsible for heinous acts? | Rom 14:11 | vanagon | 31192 | ||
A common afront to Christianity is that it is a religion responsible for unspeakable atrocities in history. Is there any statistical or empirical data that can corroborate or refute these claims? |
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7 | Free will in heaven? | Not Specified | vanagon | 31104 | ||
I believe that we will have free will in heaven. I believe that we will live in an eternity of joy in heaven with Jesus. I believe that for all eternity in heaven no one will ever choose to disobey God. Questions: 1) Why do we have to live here on earth before we can be in heaven? Why doesn't God just create people in heaven. 2) Why does God allow evil and suffering to exist and why must we endure it? It the answer is "Because we chose to disobey God", then why can't that possibility also exist in heaven? Thanks. |
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8 | Free will in heaven? | Bible general Archive 1 | vanagon | 31118 | ||
I believe that we will have free will in heaven. I believe that we will live in an eternity of joy in heaven with Jesus. I believe that for all eternity in heaven no one will ever choose to disobey God. Questions: 1) Why do we have to live here on earth before we can be in heaven? Why doesn't God just create people in heaven. 2) Why does God allow evil and suffering to exist and why must we endure it? It the answer is "Because we chose to disobey God", then why can't that possibility also exist in heaven? Thanks. |
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9 | How do I refute evolutions finer points? | Not Specified | vanagon | 31103 | ||
Evolution is a very difficult topic to debate. It seems it always comes down to pro and anti advocates cutting and pasting web site material, ad hominems, and character assasination. Is there any good in-depth technical scientific material refuting natural selection? The traditional "6000 years plus a flood" argument is ineffectual. Is there good material debunking punctuated equilibrium, etc? Thanks. |
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10 | How do I refute evolutions finer points? | Bible general Archive 1 | vanagon | 31175 | ||
Evolution is a very difficult topic to debate. It seems it always comes down to pro and anti advocates cutting and pasting web site material, ad hominems, and character assasination. Is there any good in-depth technical scientific material refuting natural selection? The traditional "6000 years plus a flood" argument is ineffectual. Is there good material debunking punctuated equilibrium, etc? Thanks. |
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11 | New Testament Anti-Semitic? | Not Specified | vanagon | 31102 | ||
New Testament Anti-semitic I am bumping up against those who would argue that the New Testament has been instrumental in inciting historical figures in the church to spread anti-semitic propaganda and engage in anti-semitic atrocities. Does anyone have any good apologetic material refuting this assertion? |
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12 | New Testament Anti-Semitic? | Bible general Archive 1 | vanagon | 31113 | ||
New Testament Anti-semitic I am bumping up against those who would argue that the New Testament has been instrumental in inciting historical figures in the church to spread anti-semitic propaganda and engage in anti-semitic atrocities. Does anyone have any good apologetic material refuting this assertion? |
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13 | New Testament Anti-Semitic? | Bible general Archive 1 | vanagon | 31116 | ||
New Testament Anti-semitic I am bumping up against those who would argue that the New Testament has been instrumental in inciting historical figures in the church to spread anti-semitic propaganda and engage in anti-semitic atrocities. Does anyone have any good apologetic material refuting this assertion? |
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14 | Primary Secular Historical Sources? | Not Specified | vanagon | 31101 | ||
Historical Evidence of Jesus from Secular Resources I understand that Pliny, Tacitus, Thallus, etc., offer important ancient historical evidence Jesus existed. However, the argument I am hearing is that this is not truly evidence because the persons did not live during the time Jesus lived. Any good apologetc material to debunk this assertion? I am new at this. Thanks. |
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15 | Primary Secular Historical Sources? | Bible general Archive 1 | vanagon | 31108 | ||
Historical Evidence of Jesus from Secular Resources I understand that Pliny, Tacitus, Thallus, etc., offer important ancient historical evidence Jesus existed. However, the argument I am hearing is that this is not truly evidence because the persons did not live during the time Jesus lived. Any good apologetc material to debunk this assertion? I am new at this. Thanks. |
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16 | Genesis 2:5 - Man before shrubs? | Bible general Archive 1 | vanagon | 29956 | ||
Genesis 2:5 - An earth without shrubs or fields? How can man appear before the grass of the fields are formed? | ||||||