“Begotten, not made”
[responsivevoice_button] Here are Jimmy Stephens thoughts about Eternal Generation in his conversation with an Orthodox person: So your response will need the following two arguments, JonathynTalks. First, you need to define eternal generation in a way that saves it … Continue reading “Begotten, not made”
Absolute Divine Simplicity
[responsivevoice_button] 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 … Continue reading Absolute Divine Simplicity
Is Sola Scriptura Self Refuting?
I will be taking a look at an attempt to refute sola scriptura. The author is trying to become a member of the Oriental Orthodox church. So, it comes from the background: In logic, there are self-referential propositions, where the … Continue reading Is Sola Scriptura Self Refuting?
Clement’s Pheonix
[responsivevoice_button] Let us look at the very ancient and definitely true tradition of the Pheonix. This teaching handed orally down from the Apostle Paul to Clement: Let us consider that wonderful sign [of the resurrection] which takes place in Eastern … Continue reading Clement’s Pheonix
The Founding of the Church at Rome
It is believed by some that Peter and Paul went to Rome and started a Church there. It is difficult for them to imagine that there exists next to nothing to suppose that those Apostles started the Church of Rome. … Continue reading The Founding of the Church at Rome
The Apocrypha (W/ TurretinFan)
The Oriental Canon
[responsivevoice_button] I had a conversation with some Oriental Orthodox the other day and here were the results: TheSire: Alright, other than assuming the validity of the OO church, would you inform me about how you know that your church is … Continue reading The Oriental Canon
Follow Your Arrow
If you save yourself for marriage, you’re a bore If you don’t save yourself for marriage, you’re a whore-able person If you won’t have a drink, then you’re a prude But they’ll call you a drunk as soon as you … Continue reading Follow Your Arrow
When Life Gives You Lemons
I read this article a while ago and still find it an interesting example of the superiority of Calvinism to the alternatives. How good is having alternatives if you can’t tell if they are all terrible alternatives? Triablogue: Two doors Continue reading When Life Gives You Lemons
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