Since we’re in the midst of Advent, it would seem to be a good time to pose a question about the relative importance of the doctrine of the virgin birth. (By the way, the term is infelicitous since the doctrine in question is really about whether Jesus was virginally conceived. Be that as it may, the […]
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Secular Intolerance: Evaluating the Principles of the Oasis Network Part 1
What are you doing New Year’s Eve? When it comes to New Year’s Eve morn (i.e. right now) I’m taking a few minutes to earn a Kiva donation. In the comment section to my article “Finding her Oasis: Gretta Vosper and secular intolerance,” The Atheist Missionary extended the following offer: “I will gladly make a […]
Should Christian clergy be expected to believe that God exists?
Thirty years ago the brilliant British sitcom “Yes, Prime Minister” broadcast an episode titled “The Bishop’s Gambit” which focused on the politics involved in filling a vacant bishopric in the Church of England. One of the candidates is a “theological modernist” which the Cabinet Secretary explains to the Prime Minister is “code for an atheist.” Sir […]
Can evangelicalism save you from spiritual confusion?
The other day I was listening to an interview of Christian apologist Lee Strobel at Dallas Theological Seminary. In this clip Strobel recalls the time when he first became a Christian while working as a reporter at the Chicago Tribune. Listen to how he describes his moment of illumination over-against the spiritual confusion of every […]
Peter Boghossian on his opponents
Back in November, 2013 I received an email from Justin Brierley, host of the excellent UK radio show “Unbelievable”. (If you happen to be unfamiliar with the program and you have any interest in irenic and thoughtful God-discussions, you need to click the hyperlink and start listening to the archive.) Justin asked me if I […]
Will the real Christian please stand up?
And so the discussion on Christian unity and Christian identity continues. I apologize for my spotty engagement in the discussion. On Friday I drove five hours to another city to teach a Christian worldview course Friday evening and all day Saturday. Too bad y’all weren’t there because one of the points I emphasized is the […]
The Atheist Missionary continues to justify his prejudices
Why do I keep dumping on poor Atheist Missionary? Is it because I have a curious, morbid fascination in an intelligent denizen of western civilization defending his prejudices in a painfully ad hoc manner? In part, perhaps. But that’s not the whole story. The real lesson here is that we all attempt to justify our […]
