Romans :: The Tentative Apologist

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Is Paul the Apostle guilty of hate speech against atheists?

May 08th, 201110:48 AM ET

By Randal Rauser

Thus far I've diganosed the objection to atheism as being different than Maitzen supposes. But what about that objection itself? Is it plausible? Let's take a closer look at Romans 1:18-21 and unpack what it is affirming, at least on the "atheists are rebels" view. To begin with, in verse 18 Paul is referring to those who demonstrate a "godlessnes...
Can atheists be trusted?

May 07th, 201110:27 AM ET

By Randal Rauser

Last week Stephen Maitzen, a very fine philosopher of religion, provided the links for two of his papers. The popular distillation of the argument is "Does God Destroy our Duty of Compassion?" (Free Inquiry, (Oct/Nov 2010), 52-53). That is the place if you want a quick overview of the argument. The second paper, ostentatiously titled "Ordinary Mora...
Why Mr. A believes we need a historical Adam

March 04th, 201002:27 PM ET

By Randal Rauser

Ms. B: Mr. A, you look pensive. Is something wrong? Mr. A: Well before I consider further your attempt to read the Genesis creation and fall narratives as mythical, I need to get something off my chest. Ms. B: Go ahead Mr. A. There are no secrets here. Mr. A: Okay, how can you suggest that Adam might not be a historical figure when he is treated...

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