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Did I experience demonic oppression? A critical reflection

November 22, 2020 by Randal

In this video, I recount an alleged case of demonic oppression that I experienced in June 1993. I originally recount this case in my 2011 article “Awake in Japan.”

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: demonic oppression, sleep paralysis

Why a meaningful life is not the same thing as a life that does (or does not) go on forever

November 21, 2020 by Randal

Christians sometimes argue that life is only meaningful if it goes on forever. Atheists sometimes argue that life is only meaningful if it doesn’t go on forever. They’re both wrong.

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: afterlife, atheism, Christianity, meaning

Christians vs. Skeptics: The Ultimate Charitable Competition

November 20, 2020 by Randal

Last year, I sponsored a fundraiser for the Against Malaria Foundation that pitted skeptics against Christians. The U.S. fundraiser raised $660 (US funds) while the Canadian-based fundraiser raised $1250 (Canadian funds). I plan to launch another fundraiser this year on Giving Tuesday (December 1). However, my goal this year is to double both totals. And to […]

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: Against Malaria Foundation, fundraiser

Finding the Devil in Rock and Roll … Backwards

November 18, 2020 by Randal

The single most infamous song of the backward masking craze of the 1980s was surely Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven.” A message from the devil or a trick of the imagination? I’ll say the latter. But when we were kids, playing “Stairway to Heaven” backward on the record player was still a memorable way to […]

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: devil, fundamentalism, Rock and roll, What's So Confusing About Grace?

On this sad little quip: “When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.”

November 15, 2020 by Randal

“I contend we are both atheists, I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.” —Stephen F Roberts Some years after first penning those words, Roberts provided this modest retrospective: “Yep, that’s me! I am the […]

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: new atheism, Stephen Roberts

My Trent Horn Interview

November 11, 2020 by Randal

Cool Beans! I’m honored to be featured on Trent Horn’s latest podcast as one of his four Protestant role models. You can listen to the interview here: https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/my-four-protestant-role-models

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist

If the Bible includes immoral laws, how can it be inspired?

November 6, 2020 by Randal

My new book Conversations with My Inner Atheist features an extended conversation ranging over 25 chapters with my inner voice of questioning and doubt, My Inner Atheist (Mia). I have included chapter 6 below: “If the Bible includes immoral laws, how can it be inspired?” If you enjoy the chapter, consider buying the book. Mia: […]

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: Bible, bibliology, hermeneutics, inspiration

Conversations with Inner Atheists: An Interview

November 5, 2020 by Randal

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: Conversations with My Inner Atheist, interview

Are there sufficient reasons to believe in God? My Opening Statement

November 2, 2020 by Randal

In May, 2020, I participated in a debate on this question: Are there sufficient reasons to believe in God? My debate partner Sam and I divvied up the labor as follows: I argued that there are sufficient ‘reasons’ (i.e. properly basic grounds) to believe in God. Meanwhile, Sam argued that there are sufficient non-basic reasons […]

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: epistemology, foundationalism, properly basic, rationality, theism

The Long and Winding Road: My Dad’s Alzheimer’s in 32 Tweets

November 1, 2020 by Randal

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: Alzheimer's Disease, dementia

The Cruel Trick: A Lament for Halloween Lost

October 30, 2020 by Randal

COVID19 has taken so much. Now, it is taking Halloween, as well: a fraction of houses in our neighborhood are decorated. Most neighbors are going to have darkened doors. And those who venture out place themselves and others at risk of an especially cruel trick. This is a lament for Halloween lost.

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: COVID19, Halloween, lament

The Crusading Against Ignorance Interview

October 29, 2020 by Randal

My interview with Micah Edvenson of the Crusade Against Ignorance YouTube channel. This was a fun and wide-ranging interview with topics including apologetics, biblical violence, hell, and heavy metal.

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: Conversations with My Inner Atheist, interview

Can you be saved if you don’t believe God raised Jesus from the dead?

October 28, 2020 by Randal

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: resurrection, salvation

The Limits of Steelmanning

October 23, 2020 by Randal

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: steelmanning, strawmanning

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