theology
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Contemplation on the Nicene Creed and the Death of Christ
According to the Nicene Creed, Jesus Christ was “crucified under Pontius Pilate” for our sake. However, according to the Gospel, he was crucified for the sake of punishment for his crimes in the state. This brings up the question of how his execution was for our sake when it was a penalty for a civil… Continue reading
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Response to Evidence for God from Science Part 2: The Cosmological Argument
In Part 1 I addressed some issues with Deem’s rendition of the cosmological argument. He happens to have an entire page dedicated to it, so it bears deeper examination, especially since it’s such a popular one. From Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” Deem asserts God acted before time when he… Continue reading
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Response to Evidence for God from Science Part 1: General Introduction
When I used to be a Christian, I enjoyed the articles on godandscience.org. The arguments were written in a compelling style and appealed to a modern sense of reason. At the time, I thought the arguments were sound. After all, the author of them, Richard Deem, is himself a scientist. In this series, I seek… Continue reading
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