By Jimmy Stephens 1) Partialism, Composition, and the Real Hinge-Point I think the partialism thing hinges on whether and why you believe composition is a metaphysical contingency-maker or whatever. I think God’s non-composite because I think composition entails dependence, contradicts … Continue reading Life in Himself
Introduction Genesis 1 has long been a flashpoint of interpretive debate, especially regarding how it portrays God’s creative work (“creation out of nothing” versus ordering pre-existent chaos) and the meaning of humanity being made “in the image of God.” Biblical … Continue reading “All Things” and the Cosmos: Debunking Dan McClellan’s Denial of Creation ex Nihilo
Many philosophical theists and soft deists claim that logic leads us to God. They affirm that logic is real, that it reflects something objective, and that this objectivity must ultimately be divine. They reason, “Logic must be grounded in God, … Continue reading The Silence of the Sky: When Reason Replaces Revelation
by Jimmy Stephens Introduction In this article, internet apologist Jonathyn criticizes the doctrine of simplicity. Specifically, he is out to refute a Thomist version of the doctrine, what he calls “Absolute Divine Simplicity.” By using the term absolute, I take … Continue reading Absolute Divine Simplicity
The problem of the one and the many—the tension between unity and diversity—has haunted philosophy from its inception. How can diversity exist without fragmenting into chaos? How can unity exist without collapsing into abstraction? Most systems answer this by privileging … Continue reading Against Idealism
ContraModalism’s view essentially posits that the Father eternally caused the Son to exist. The Son is seen as a numerically distinct being from the Father, inherently inferior to Him, which establishes an asymmetrical relationship between them. This leads to the … Continue reading The Eternal Creator: Christ’s Divine Role in Creation
Representative Quote from Ulfilas:“Paul makes a distinction between God and Lord in 1 Corinthians 8:6. This shows that Jesus is not included in the one God of the Shema but is instead a subordinate figure, similar to how Old Testament … Continue reading One God, One Lord: Refuting Unitarian Claims About Jesus in 1 Corinthians 8:6
Classical Apologetics is an approach to Christian apologetics that emphasizes the use of rational arguments and evidence to demonstrate the truth of Christianity. It typically follows a two-step method: Classical Apologetics: Key Arguments Cosmological Argument: Teleological Argument: Moral Argument: Ontological … Continue reading Classical Apologetics: Stated and Rejected
by Jimmy Stephens: This has the odd (from a modern perspective) result that will’s correspond to nature’s, not “persons.” And in talking to some of its defenders, they will even decry the use of “person” for the Trinitarian Persons as … Continue reading The Complexities of Trinitarian Wills: Unitary and Social Perspectives
I regretfully stumbled upon John Fugelsang’s Twitter, a platform where he frequently shares flawed arguments without offering reasoned responses to more substantial challenges. It appears intellectual engagement is not his strong suit. TheSire: Notice that John didn’t directly address the … Continue reading Fugelsang’s Failures
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