… give or take
// From a Christian perspective it can be tough to understand why their religion is laughed at by many. The best way for a Christian to understand why it is often viewed with levity and humor is by analogy. This is not addressing the truth or falsity of actual Christian beliefs, but rather clarifies a [...]
// Those who argue that Islam is basically incompatible with the secular and humanist values of the west, while Christianity is friendly to them, often focus on two major arguments. First, on a historical basis, they cite the supposedly “peaceful” origins of Christianity relative to the violent origins of Islam. Second, on a theological or [...]
// In this third edition of the series, I will respond directly point by point to Tylerray of Elect Exiles recent post on faith, reason, religion and secularism. Note that Tylerray’s original text is blue and my responses are regular typeface. He also quotes me several times. *** Secularist10 offers the following account of epistemology [...]
// The issue begins (and ends, really) with a simple question: how do we know anything? As human beings, we have questions. How do we answer these questions? By using (1) evidence and (2) arguments based on that evidence. Whichever argument or position or idea or philosophy has more evidence supporting it is the winner. [...]
