Questions regarding first chapter of Craig's "Reasonable Faith"

I want to start by saying I’m a huge fan of William Lane Craig and recently met him at a fairly local Reasonable Faith conference. I had almost finished reading On Guard when the conference began and have since completed On Guard and begun reading his signature book, Reasonable Faith. I love this quote from the introduction to Reasonable Faith: “Like a missionary called to reach some obscure people group, the Christian apologist is burdened to reach that minority of persons who will respond to rational argument and evidence.” However, I am not one to accept everything I read without critical examination, so…

Evidence for Easter

It is Good Friday of Easter weekend and high time for some evidence behind the claim that Jesus died and rose again to demonstrate he loves us as himself. Below is a relevant compilation of blog posts, audio and video, including evidence and debate.

Christian Carnival #376

Welcome to the April 20, 2011 edition of Christian Carnival!  There are two categories in this carnival:  Apologetics and Theological Issues, and Devotionals and Advice.  Enjoy!

The Golden Rule (self=Other) and God

The Golden Rule (treat the Other as self; self=Other, as opposed to self>Other, as in egoism, or self<Other, as in some utilitarian theories) is both...

• the why (the end; consequentialist/teleological theories) and
• how (the means; conduct/duty theories) of both
• being (virtue theory) and
• doing (conduct/duty theories)
• (be=do=end).

Only the Golden Rule completely answers each aspect of the question "How and why should we be/behave with the Other/self?" and so it is justified above all other theories in Ethics.

It is found in every major culture/religion, suggesting a hunger which would not exist if there were...

• nothing to satisfy it
• nothing to which the Golden Rule corresponds
• no Being/Doing which is described by the Golden Rule
• no Being/Doing which commands in accordance with His good nature/essence
• no Being/Doing which demonstrates the Golden Rule, loving us as He loves Himself, as Christ demonstrated on the cross in taking our place and imputing his righteousness onto us.

Any thoughts this Holy Week?

God (is) the Golden Rule (ought) without offending Hume

Hosting Christian Carnival #376 on April 20

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This week's Christian Carnival is posted

Christian Carnival #375 at Jevlir Caravansary.  This carnival features my Craig v Harris debate post mortem, audio and video, as well as my God (is) the Golden Rule (ought) without offending Hume.

I'll be hosting the next carnival.  Here is my call for submissions.

Also check out this list of posts at Christian Apologetics Alliance.  Apologetics bloggers are all getting together on this site and I just joined the team.  So awesome.

God (is) the Golden Rule (ought) without offending Hume

Would very much appreciate some feedback on this.  I have tried to put all of it in my own words without referring to influential sources. 

Clearly some of it needs more reasons (like the GR’s presence in every culture/religion, how the GR resolves practical ethical dilemmas, the evidence for Jesus’ death/resurrection, biblical basis, et cetera), but the following is just a summary.  If given the time and opportunity, I’d expand upon it.  Any thoughts on the following?...

New Facebook page for Christian Carnival, widget fully updated

There is a new Facebook page for Christian Carnival, and the widget is fully updated. 

"Like" Christian Carnival on Facebook and share with other Christian bloggers and readers.   :)

William Lane Craig v. Sam Harris will indeed be streamed live! :)

This just in regarding the Craig-Harris debate at Notre Dame this Thursday, surrounding the issue "Is the foundation of morality natural or supernatural?"—the long-awaited live-streaming link...

Faith in Philosophy: Philosophers' Carnival #123

Faith in Philosophy: Philosophers' Carnival #123

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Posted this in reply:

Just curious if you reviewed this submission, and why you thought not to include it:

http://ichthus77.blogspot.com/2011/03/natural-law-divine-command-and.html

Good carnival, nonetheless. Thanks.

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Received email:

Hi Maryann,

...I did review the submission you mention. It's an important topic of course, but it also covered a lot of ground in a very short time, and I had a little trouble getting clear about what the argument was. I'm sure that this is due to my not being a very good reader, and also being pressed for time (term paper season!). (I'm going to remove your comment since I'm addressing your question in this message.) In any case, best wishes and happy spring.

-Matt

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