Short Summary: David initially delineates between two distinct forms of authority. An authority figure typically possesses expertise in a particular domain. A deontic authority directs actions, dictating what one should do. For instance, a police officer issues commands based on … Continue reading Is Scripture our Highest Authority?
During a recent conversation on the Gospel Truth channel about open theism, technical issues prevented my participation. Yet, I managed to pose some questions to Chris Fisher afterward. His stance suggests an inconsistency in God’s knowledge, particularly regarding understanding the … Continue reading Does God know the secrets of the Heart?
Here are some videos from an Old Testament scholar I enjoy: Continue reading Dr. Andrew Steinmann on Genesis
Jimmy Stephens states: I think I found an even more striking, simpler version of the eschatological issue. I formulated it like three different ways, and now I think it just winds down to a ground motive problem. All humans possess … Continue reading Eschatology Indispensability
From Jimmy Stephens: Cultures depend on their notion of love vs hatred, prosecution vs forgiveness, justice vs grace, etc. There are several intersecting tensions here, but the main issue is how to deal with guilt. All humans are guilty of … Continue reading Is Atonement Necessary?
This is a modified form of the conversation on the ontology of evil that I’ve partaken in. It centers on the denial of the privation theory of evil. Which is: According to the Neoplatonists, evil does not exist as a … Continue reading Privation, Evil, & Proportionate Causality
In this article, we will examine the charge against presuppositionalism that it involves circularity. Why isn’t circular reasoning a fallacy when it comes to fundamental (by which I assume you mean foundational or noninferential) beliefs?The very question “How do you … Continue reading Highest Authorities?
Jimmy Stephens states: This theory requires that epistemic virtues are distinguishable from vices. Further, in order for the theory to be consistent, knowing the difference should just involve exemplifying the virtues. The problem is that this question is metacognitive in … Continue reading The Virtue of Virtue Epistemology
It’s interesting to listen to a former popular Catholic apologist talk about why he rejected the current Pope: https://www.youtube.com/live/gWDt0ZjZWZc?si=M6hVUz2J7Gwhjjt8 https://www.youtube.com/live/K50Vw744U0c?si=vV3mZ5n8MFE7rQnX Continue reading Gerry Matatics on Sedevacantism
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