Bart Ehrman On the Skepticism of the Resurrection (part 4) - naturalistic explanations As mentioned in my previous posts, it is that time of year that the historicity of the Easter accounts gets analysed by us skeptics. And found wanting. Very wanting. [caption id="attachment_6627" align="alignright" width="216"] Tintoretto [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons[/caption]
Featured ATP Medical Miracle Anecdote This came into our mailbox here at SIN. It is a medical miracle anecdote, in the same strain as a post from the other day: I have just returned from a surgical mission trip to the Dominican Republic. Although I am an atheist my schedule was such that it was most convenient for me to travel and w
Biblical Exegesis Easter: The Resurrection Round-up Being that time of year, let me remind you of some things that I have written on the Resurrection (and death and burial) of Jesus: On the Skepticism of the Resurrection On the Skepticism of the Resurrection (part 2) On the Skepticism of the Resurrection (part 3) On the Skepticism
Bart Ehrman On the Skepticism of the Resurrection (part 4) - naturalistic explanations As mentioned in my previous posts, someone in Malawi is about to have a debate on national TV with a Christian about the Resurrection accounts and I have been asked to help provide some ideas for the debate, so here goes. There are three aspects to the debunking of the Resurrection: 1) The Gospe
miracles Quote of the Day - Stephen, on Miracles OK, so it was at DC, not here, but it was on my post. Anyway, Stephen was replying to Vincent Torley, of Uncommon Descent, and about whom I did several posts, on the subject of miracles. Here it is:
miracles Oh, my! Randal Rauser on prayer (God or Godless) I recently reviewed Randal Rauser and John Loftus' debate book entitled God or Godless. I have also responded to Randal's post on why I am an atheist as well as posting an article critiquing Randal on why he is a Christian. During my review, I noted that I was particularly frustrated at Randal's pra
miracles JP Holding and internet civility [miracles can happen! ;) ] People seem to be talking about internet civility an awful lot at the moment. For example, Dan Fincke at Camels with Hammers has been asking people to sign up to a civility pledge. I have been involved in my own debate with a rather infamous apologist, JP Holding. For those who do not know JP Holdin
miracles Fogelin - In Defense of Hume on Miracles This is an interesting book review as found in a Hume Society release. I really want to read this book - a defence of Hume on his work on miracles. Hume often gets criticised for his work in this area. Fogelin, by all accounts, takes a different approach in his defence. And it is a short book, whic
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