Author: TheSire

apologetics, Epistemology, philosophy, PresuppositionalismLeave a comment

Bosserman on Stroud’s Objection

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Another objection to Van Til’s presuppositionalism is that it is covertly pragmatic. Far from making any headway toward demonstrating that Christianity is objectively true, Van Til has really only proven that Christianity represents a most, or even the most useful and desirable belief system. Yet, again, the objector has lapsed back into the very sort of position that Van Til has proven untenable. If reality were the sort of place where subjective and objective truth could be so disconnected, the objector would have no ground for supposing that his reasoning process advances by objectively valid inferences.413 Hence, the objection that … Continue reading Bosserman on Stroud’s Objection

Classical Theism, Eternal Generation, Jimmy Stephens, Metaphysics, Roman Catholicism, RomeLeave a comment

Thomism and Nicene Orthodoxy

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Most Thomist are Catholics(and some confessional protestants) that try to affirm the Nicene Creed but that leaves a tension in their doctrines. On the one hand, they are committed to a radical form of simplicity. On the other hand, they maintain distinctions in the Trinity(the persons). How do Thomist reconcile these issues? They do so by appealing to the notion that the persons are subsistent relations. Whatever that is there still lies the question about what relation do these relations play to the essence. In an exchange with a Catholic these comments were made: Thomasinos said: I mean that the … Continue reading Thomism and Nicene Orthodoxy

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First Principles

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Recently, Jimmy Stephens wrote this in response to a video: There are some good principles here, but many of the mistakes Rand made pop up in this video. There is too much here to cover for a mere youtube comment, but let’s consider logic and first principles. Take for example the recurring claim in this video that logic is “objective.” This is ambiguous. Although it is unpopular in the West to deny the objectivity of logical laws, the nature and content of those laws remains as controversial now as it was during the Classical Era. So then, what does it … Continue reading First Principles

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First Guys Finish Last

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There is a debate amongst Christians on whether Adam and Eve were the first two human beings. This debate goes across liberal Christians lines and enters into the conservative Christian camp aswell. I’ll try to highlight the arguments presented for the notion that Adam was the first human being. 1. Geanologies Genesis 5:1-5 This is the book of the genealogy of Adam. In the day that God created man, He made him in the likeness of God. 2 He created them male and female, and blessed them and called them Mankind in the day they were created. 3 And Adam lived one hundred and thirty years, and begot a … Continue reading First Guys Finish Last

Eternal Generation, Metaphysics, Original Sin, Penal Substitutionary Atonement, Steve Hays, theology, Trinity1 Comment

Why I’m not Eastern Orthodox

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Eastern Orthodoxy is a non-existent issue in the western world and as a result, protestants have a difficult time communicating with them. It has a few pockets in this section of the world. It is mainly popular among people on the internet. This isn’t a complete list of reasons why I’m not Eastern Orthodox but a few of the main reasons why I reject it. I’m not an expert on Eastern Orthodoxy but I have interacted with some of them. 1. The Gospel: Many EOs deny that we are justified by faith in the way Protestants teach. They often maintain … Continue reading Why I’m not Eastern Orthodox