Philosophical Objections to God and the Bible

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Was the Bible Written by Males for Males?
All cited Bible verses are from the NIV. For many topics, I feel I have a strong handle on what’s true, or at least I have a strong opinion. For this writing, I am offering my best personal attempt to make sense of what I am seeing. For Christians, the Bible has been placed as the central reference point...
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Was Jesus a False Prophet When He Predicted a Return in the First Century AD?
This refers to a prediction in what’s called the Olivet Discourse. Some famous skeptics have used this prediction to reject Jesus’ divinity. The Olivet Discourse appears in three Gospels (Matthew: 24:1–25:46, Mark: 13:1–37, Luke: 21:5–36). Many people view this narrative as describing Jesus’ return to...
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Are the Miracles Described in The Bible Possible? If They Are, Why Have I Never Seen Any?
I will define a miracle as an event that cannot be explained by natural laws or behaviors. Bible examples include: the sea parting for Moses and his people, a lost borrowed axe head floating to the top of the water, Jesus healing a man’s withered hand, and Peter finding a coin in a fish’s mouth for his...
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A good discussion of some philosophical issues can be found in the book No Doubt About It: The Case for Christianity by Winfried Corduan. Despite the title, this book does not give snap answers. The chapters start with questions & challenges heard by the author, followed by careful thought, and ended with conclusions.    
Upcoming Writings:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Why doesn’t God just show up in an obvious way that leaves no doubt? (sometimes called the hiddenness of God objection)

What about those who never hear about Jesus?

Why do the “good” die young sometimes? (An issue that hits home for me)