Does Math Point to God?

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Podcast: Dr. Craig and atheist philosopher Graham Oppy discuss a unique argument for God’s existence from mathematics. - In the Arena

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Top excuses we make to not be gentle

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“It saddens me that any of us need to be convinced to be gentle. It saddens me that I’m often not gentle to those I love most. Gentleness is both a command from the Lord and a sign that we are becoming more like Christ.” - C.Post

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Individual Soul Liberty . . . and Tolerance

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“Tolerance used to mean that real differences were allowed to coexist and to be vigorously debated…. When you engage someone who buys into the new ‘tolerance,’ the conversation … will inevitably end with something like this: ‘What’s true for you is true for you, and I am glad that it works for you, but it’s not for me.’” - P&D

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How Do You Decide Who’s Right?

One of the ways the Greek rhetors of old used to classify arguments was under the headings of ethos, pathos, and logos.1 Ethos referred to character and credibility: arguments appealing to one’s reputation, standing, experience, expertise, and trustworthiness. 2 Pathos referred to longings, drives, appetites—and what we today call emotions. Logos had to do mainly with facts and reasoning.

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How to Disagree Nicely but Not Lose Your Convictions

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“… convictions are firmly held moral or religious beliefs that guide our beliefs, actions, or choices. This shuts out beliefs we have about matters of taste (not moral), and it also shuts out beliefs we hold but are happy to disregard or ignore (they don’t guide our actions).” - CToday

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Answer a Fool According to His Folly, or Answer Not?

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“I want to talk through a super common issue on the internet. I invite your wisdom and input; I also invite your prayer. Because I want and need—desperately need—divine wisdom for whether and how to answer all kinds of internet comments from all kinds of strangers with all kinds of perspectives.” - Mark Ward

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Lessons in Artful Argument from C. S. Lewis

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“Lewis modeled disagreement in a variety of helpful ways. Sometimes, he declared that particular ideas were wrong. …Sometimes, he softened his words when others might have sharpened theirs.” - TGC

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“Last night I experienced a first on social media. A person claiming to follow Jesus Christ questioned my salvation.”

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“It doesn’t bother me that someone who doesn’t know me would make such a ridiculous claim regarding my faith. The incident, however, did make me think of how many times Christians have hurt the cause of Christ on social media. …Allow me to suggest a few tips that might be helpful for ministering effectively online:” - Tim McKnight

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Question & Ethics: How do I respond to a combative person?

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“we must be careful as we are confronting a person who thrives on conflict not to become the same type of person. Because we have a sense of the Judgement Day, and the fact that justice will eventually be done, we are freed from our need to seek judgement in the present age” - Russell Moore

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