Philosophical Objections to God and the Bible
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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 earth in what’s known as the Second Coming. Others see the section as describing a preliminary return of Jesus to the sky, but not to the earth. This action, known as the rapture, will take away the Christians and leave the rest of the world behind. In all three Gospels accounts of the Olivet Discourse,...
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 and Jesus’ tax payment. Three common objections to the possibility of miracles are: 1. Science laws are predictable and consistent. Miracles are rare deviations. Rarity equals impossibility. 2. Science laws cannot be broken. 3. I have never seen any miracles. 1. Rarity does...
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)
Was the Bible written by males for males?