David Hume’s Argument for Miracles
I was talking with a friend earlier about David Hume and we brought up my formulation of an argument for miracles derived from David Hume. That’s right. David Hume, the…
What Makes the Scriptures the Word of God? On Form versus Subject Matter
You search the scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness to me; yet you refuse to come to me…
Grandiose philosophical thesis for the day: Why there is a limit to human progress
Just as in geography there is a “carrying capacity” or a limit to the amount of resources a piece of land can produce; likewise is there a “carrying capacity” or…
More Dialogues with a Muslim; On Salvation, Forgiveness, Eternal Life and Good Works
Here is a continuation of our conversation, this one is more to do with salvation and good works. Muslim Friend: hi Machina, i’ve read the verses, so from those verses…
A Theological Dialogue with a Muslim on the Incarnation, Salvation and Church
A friend of mine was dialoguing with a Muslim when he referred him to me, recommending my “services”. Below is what transpired between us. Because it is quite long, I’ve…
On Saints and Angels; Towards a Protestant Doctrine of the Communion of Saints and Appropriating the Graces of the Saints
O ALMIGHTY God, who hast knit together thine elect in one communion and fellowship, in the mystical body of thy Son Christ our Lord; Grant us grace so to follow…