Ask a Christian philosopher a question

[juvenissun]

Nice cop-out.

Whenever you are ready to provide an actual explanation instead of an assertion, I'll be happy to read it and discuss it further.

Based on your recent record, you will not discuss. You will only ridicule.

 

[bhsmte]

Based on your recent record, you will not discuss. You will only ridicule.

Looks like another "bad student", huh?

 

[DogmaHunter]

Based on your recent record, you will not discuss. You will only ridicule.

Based on your complete record, you don't wish to explain. You only wish to assert.

 

[ToddNotTodd]

Kinda like how Willy Craig likes to control the debates he agrees to do and will refuse debates where he can't dictate the process.

If needing to address certain issues are dangerous to your personal beliefs, they should be avoided at all costs.

The very fact that WLC has such stringent requirements on debates leads me to believe that even he knows his act is smoke and mirrors.

 

[bhsmte]

The very fact that WLC has such stringent requirements on debates leads me to believe that even he knows his act is smoke and mirrors.

Those who lack substance and evidence to support their argument, need more protection, from having realities come to light.

 

[HitchSlap]

Hitch eviscerates WLC in one of my favorite debates.

 

[Christopher M Nance]

In Exodus 34:14, it says "Forthou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God".

If God is the one and only God, then to whom is he Jealous of?

 

[bhsmte]

In Exodus 34:14, it says "Forthou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God".

If God is the one and only God, then to whom is he Jealous of?

Seems a bit insecure, I agree.

Likely more related to the authors wanted to instill a bit of fear in people, that if they don't follow along, God will bring down his wrath.

 

[HitchSlap]

If God is the one and only God, then to whom is he Jealous of?

Kind of makes you wonder, doesn't it.

 

[Christopher M Nance]

Kind of makes you wonder, doesn't it.

Indeed. I am truly hoping that one of these philosophers are able to give me an insightful response, instead of giving me multiple definitions of the word jealous.

 

[oi_antz]

I know many here have asked me questions and for whatever reason I either was unable to respond, chose not to respond, or did not see the question and thus have left the questioner feeling overlooked.

Therefore I propose that in this thread, if anyone wants to ask me a question post it and I will address it. Since there are numerous questioners and I am but one, I ask that you only present one question to me. Not two or three or ten, no statements or claims, but just one question. No memes, gifs, sarcasm or cynicism. No jokes, and nothing that would cause this thread to be closed.

No questions about why I haven't answered this question or that.

So if anyone has a question that fits that criteria the ask and I shall attempt a worthy response. If there passes an interval of time between the last question I answer, then the first person to have asked a question can ask another one and so in turn following that order.

Think carefully about what you will ask and make the question succinct as possible.

Thank you.

What was your intended purpose for this thread? IOW, what motivated you to do this?

 

[Davian]

I know many here have asked me questions and for whatever reason I either was unable to respond, chose not to respond, or did not see the question and thus have left the questioner feeling overlooked.

Therefore I propose that in this thread, if anyone wants to ask me a question post it and I will address it. Since there are numerous questioners and I am but one, I ask that you only present one question to me. Not two or three or ten, no statements or claims, but just one question. No memes, gifs, sarcasm or cynicism. No jokes, and nothing that would cause this thread to be closed.

No questions about why I haven't answered this question or that.

So if anyone has a question that fits that criteria the ask and I shall attempt a worthy response. If there passes an interval of time between the last question I answer, then the first person to have asked a question can ask another one and so in turn following that order.

Think carefully about what you will ask and make the question succinct as possible.

Thank you.

You have previously stated that if someone had seen a child being raped, and had the ability to interfere, that you would hold that person responsible for standing by, allowing it to happen, and saying nothing to anyone about it, and that their inaction - cowardice, in your words - was evidence of their "carnal, sinful, self-centered, self-seeking callous nature".

Hypothetically, if your allegedly all-powerful-all-knowing deity observes a child being raped, and has the ability to interfere, would you hold it responsible for standing by, allowing it to happen, and saying nothing to anyone about it? Does your morality say that it should have interfered?

 

[juvenissun]

Looks like another "bad student", huh?

Bad student is still a student.
I do not except everyone to be a student.

 

[Dennis1209]

When Jesus returned to earth after the resurrection, not one immediately recognized him. I haven't found any scripture definitively answering this recognition question.

In addition to the disciples and those close to Jesus not understanding his resurrection prophesy on the third day... Could he not have been recognized because in addition to the his crucifixion wounds, he retained his disfigurements from the Roman whips, head scares from the thorns, etc.?

Though not recorded in the sacred texts, I've read it plausible Jesus may have sustained other wounds and disfigurements on the path to Golgotha.

 

[juvenissun]

In Exodus 34:14, it says "Forthou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God".

If God is the one and only God, then to whom is he Jealous of?

God is jealous of others who attract His people.

 

[ecco]

... if anyone wants to ask me a question post it and I will address it.

Why are you a christian?


If this has already been asked and answered, my apologies.

 

[oi_antz]

God is jealous of others who attract His people.

Thank you for saying this.

 

[quatona]

Kinda like how Willy Craig likes to control the debates he agrees to do and will refuse debates where he can't dictate the process.

If needing to address certain issues are dangerous to your personal beliefs, they should be avoided at all costs.

These apologetics always remind me of this situation:
There´s a table, and a tablecloth half the size of the table. A person claims that the cloth covers the entire table. You point to a spot that´s unocvered. He will quickly pull the cloth to that spot. You: "But now that part is uncovered." Again he pulls the cloth to that spot. And so on.
The "rules" for this thread "Ask me just one question." is perfect for this strategy.

 

[bhsmte]

God is jealous of others who attract His people.

If they are his people, why would other things besides him attract them?

 

[john19]

Is it morally right for a parent to prevent the use of a full college scholarship (awarded solely for academic merit) for a secular university to force the child to attend a Christian college which the parent finds more morally acceptable?