In this episode I discuss some more of the reasons for my recent deconversion. 

In this episode I discuss some more of the reasons for my recent deconversion.

The Intellectual Side of My Deconversion Part 2

In this episode I move on from the biographical aspects of my recent deconversion to discuss the intellectual reasons for it. Enjoy the show!

In this episode I move on from the biographical aspects of my recent deconversion to discuss the intellectual reasons for it.   Enjoy the show!

The Intellectual Side of My Deconversion - Part 1

The rumors are true.   While I hope you will all stick around and keep having discussions, I know for some thing means they will think all past content is "tainted" and all future content is worthless. I hope that is not most of you.   Let's keep walking on this journey to explore the truth together as we see it in our own ways. 

The rumors are true. While I hope you will all stick around and keep having discussions, I know for some thing means they will think all past content is "tainted" and all future content is worthless. I hope that is not most of you.  Let's keep walking on this journey to explore the truth together as we see it in our own ways.

Deconversion Announcement

In this episode I respond to the often stated "is means is" argument put forward by Lutherans to argue for the real (sic. bodily) presence of Jesus in the eucharist.   Enjoy the show!

In this episode I respond to the often stated "is means is" argument put forward by Lutherans to argue for the real (sic. bodily) presence of Jesus in the eucharist.  Enjoy the show!

Lutherans and ”Is MeansIs”

In this episode we discuss if Libertarian Incompatibilism really is the folk view, the view of common intuition or even, a properly basic belief.   Enjoy the show!

In this episode we discuss if Libertarian Incompatibilism really is the folk view, the view of common intuition or even, a properly basic belief.  Enjoy the show!

Freewill - Folk Views, Intuition, and Properly Basic Beliefs

Dan Chapa

Part 2 of my debate with Dan Chapa on Libertarian Freedom which included my opening statement and cross examination. 

Part 2 of my debate with Dan Chapa on Libertarian Freedom which included my opening statement and cross examination.

Libertarian Freewill Debate vs Dan Chapa

2 vs 2 Discussion on Incompatibilism and Compatibilism

Ask A Christian - Open Q&A

Open Q&A on Christianity

I'm joined again by Colton Carlson as we review the recent video put out by Tim Stratton and JP Moreland to discuss (but not really) their upcoming version of the free thinking argument.   Enjoy the show! 

I'm joined again by Colton Carlson as we review the recent video put out by Tim Stratton and JP Moreland to discuss (but not really) their upcoming version of the free thinking argument.  Enjoy the show!

The Free Thinking Argument Review - Part 2

Bringing you discussions, interactions, reviews and content related to the best academic literature on Biblical, theological and philosophical issues today from a former Reformed Protestant turned Classical Theistic Humanist.

You answer questions I didn’t know I had.

Great show

Awesome Stuff! Really solid, such a blessing to my life! Thank you!

The Best Podcast

The Freed Thinker

In this episode I air a debate I had with Jason Mullett of Logical Belief Ministries on our differing views of Genesis 1. 

In this episode I air a debate I had with Jason Mullett of Logical Belief Ministries on our differing views of Genesis 1.

A Debate on Genesis 1

In this episode I respond to a Facebook interaction with an blog article by Dr. Jonathan Sarfati and what he thinks valid "refutations" of the Literary Framework interpretation of Genesis 1 would be.    Enjoy the show!   Article referenced in the show: http://creation.com/is-genesis-poetry-figurative-a-theological-argument-polemic-and-thus-not-history

In this episode I respond to a Facebook interaction with an blog article by Dr. Jonathan Sarfati and what he thinks valid "refutations" of the Literary Framework interpretation of Genesis 1 would be.  Enjoy the show! Article referenced in the show: <a href="http://creation.com/is-genesis-poetry-figurative-a-theological-argument-polemic-and-thus-not-history" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creation.com/is-genesis-poetry-figurative-a-theological-argument-polemic-and-thus-not-history</a>

So a Young Earth Creationist Walks into a Bar... 

In this episode I present my research paper on Psalm 137 (one of the so called Imprecatory Psalms) where I explore how it is to be understood and applied within it's historical and textual context, the Christian canon and should be applied to the Christian church despite its violent imagery.   You can find the paper HERE.

In this episode I present my research paper on Psalm 137 (one of the so called Imprecatory Psalms) where I explore how it is to be understood and applied within it's historical and textual context, the Christian canon and should be applied to the Christian church despite its violent imagery. You can find the paper <a href="http://www.academia.edu/16974677/Violence_Worthy_of_Worship_How_Divine_Wrath_Prevents_Personal_Vengeance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>.

Violence Worthy of Worship

In this episode I discuss many of the objections that I have to Molinism as a theological system and it's proposed benefits to the Christian apologist.    Enjoy the show!

In this episode I discuss many of the objections that I have to Molinism as a theological system and it's proposed benefits to the Christian apologist.  Enjoy the show!

Metaphysics and the Failure of Molinism

In this episode I give some preliminary thoughts on the question of homosexuality and the Bible, and then respond to an article by Harvard Hebraist, Dr. Idan Dershowitz dealing with Leviticus 18, which he argues may have originally condoned, rather than condemned, homosexual behavior.   Enjoy the show!   Article: http://www.academia.edu/36473338/Pre-print_Revealing_Nakedness_and_Concealing_Homosexual_Intercourse_Legal_and_Lexical_Evolution_in_Leviticus_18 Blog article adaptation: https://thetorah.com/how-the-prohibition-of-male-homosexual-intercourse-altered-the-laws-of-incest/ Digital Hammurabi short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hWiW8eooF0&amp;feature=youtu.be Digital Hammurabi long video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBx3EXg2ypk

In this episode I give some preliminary thoughts on the question of homosexuality and the Bible, and then respond to an article by Harvard Hebraist, Dr. Idan Dershowitz dealing with Leviticus 18, which he argues may have originally condoned, rather than condemned, homosexual behavior. Enjoy the show! Article: <a href="http://www.academia.edu/36473338/Pre-print_Revealing_Nakedness_and_Concealing_Homosexual_Intercourse_Legal_and_Lexical_Evolution_in_Leviticus_18" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.academia.edu/36473338/Pre-print_Revealing_Nakedness_and_Concealing_Homosexual_Intercourse_Legal_and_Lexical_Evolution_in_Leviticus_18</a> Blog article adaptation: <a href="https://thetorah.com/how-the-prohibition-of-male-homosexual-intercourse-altered-the-laws-of-incest/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thetorah.com/how-the-prohibition-of-male-homosexual-intercourse-altered-the-laws-of-incest/</a> Digital Hammurabi short video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hWiW8eooF0&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hWiW8eooF0&amp;feature=youtu.be</a> Digital Hammurabi long video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBx3EXg2ypk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBx3EXg2ypk</a>

Homosexuality and the Bible in Leviticus 18

Chris Date

In this episode of the Freed Thinker Podcast, I start a discussion with Chris Date from Rethinking Hell, on his understanding of the Biblical view of the eternal destinies of the believer and the unbeliever - a view typically known as Annihilationism or Conditionalism.    Enjoy the show!!   For more on Chris and the whole Rethinking Hell crew and their work, you can visit rethinkinghell.com.

In this episode of the Freed Thinker Podcast, I start a discussion with Chris Date from Rethinking Hell, on his understanding of the Biblical view of the eternal destinies of the believer and the unbeliever - a view typically known as Annihilationism or Conditionalism.  Enjoy the show!! For more on Chris and the whole Rethinking Hell crew and their work, you can visit <a href="http://rethinkinghell.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rethinkinghell.com</a>.

Chris Date Debate Gate Part 1

Aron Ra

In this episode I chat with Michael Jones from Inspiring Philosophy about his recent debate with atheist Aron Ra on the question, "Is Christianity Dangerous?" Enjoy the show!!! -------- Here are some excerpts from peer reviewed articles on the role of Atheism in Albania and the former Soviet Union:   From the article, “Violations of Freedom of Religion in Albania” by Barbara Frey, OPREE, vol IX, no. 6. 1989.   “Belying the Constitution, however, anti-religious activity commenced almost immediately after the new government was formed. In August 1945, the government passed an agrarian reform law which deprived religious institutions of much of their property. A series of show trials and executions were held, following which the Jesuit order was banned in 1946 and the Franciscans in 1947. In 1946, all Catholic priests, nuns, and monks were expelled. Many priests were imprisoned, executed, or assassinated.” pp4-5.   “At about the same time, the Ministry of Education banned the teaching of religion in state schools. In April 1947, the Party of Labor recommended introducing anti-religious teaching in schools. The government also attempted to halt religious instruction by clerics and lay-people even in homes.” p5.   “Once the statues were passed, criminal penalties which had formerly protected the constitutional guarantee of freedom of religion were removed from the Albanian Penal Code.” p5.   “Public meetings were held at which the public denounced the clergy and vowed never to practice religion again. People’s tribunals decided which public celebrations were religious in nature and how to replace them with appropriate national atheistic holidays. During public proceedings, crowds turned over their crucifixes, icons, bibles, and other religious items. Children whose fathers were priests denounced them as fakes, and “thunder sheets” (fletë-rrufe) were posted attacking those parents who had given religious names to their children.” p6.   “All possible signs of religion were eradicated. Graveyards and tombstones were cleared of religious symbols: only the Communist star was permitted. Religious phrases were attacked too: the term “P.K.” meaning Përpara Krishit (in English, B.C.) was replaced with “P.E.R.” for Para Erës Sëre (“Before the New Era)... Despite stated constitutional guarantees, the People’s Assembly passed Decree No. 4334 on 13 November 1967 (Published in Gazeta zyrtare on 22 November) which cancelled the legal status of religion... Radio Tiranë announced that Albania was now the “first atheist state in the world.” Religious freedom was removed from the statures; it would shortly be removed from the constitution as well.” p7.   Speaking of the 1976 Constitution:   “Article 37: The State recognizes no religion whatever and supports atheistic propaganda for the purpose of inculcating the scientific-materialist worldview.” p8.   “Article 55 of the 1977 Criminal Code: Fascist, anti-democratic, religious, warmongering or anti-socialist propaganda, as well as the preparation, distribution or the possession for distribution of literature with such a content in order to weaken or undermine the state of the dictatorship of the Proletariat are punishable by imprisonment of between three and ten years. If these actions occur in time of war or if they have caused particularly serious consequences, they will be punished with imprisonment of not less than ten years or with death.” p9.   “The government had already instituted another facet of it’s anti-religious campaign. On 23 September 1975, it passed administrative Decree No. 5339 (also the similar Legislative Decree No 5334...) which stipulated that, ‘Citizens who have inappropriate names and offensive surnames from a political, ideological, and moral standpoint are obliged to change them...’ therefore, it is legitimate to insist on the use of national names so that... the names of people do not become an indicator of the religious affiliations and divisions of yesteryear in the eyes of future generations.” p9.   -------------------------------- From the article, “Soviet Books and Pamphlets on the Theme of Atheism: Statistics and Crucial Points” by Paul Roth, OPREE, vol V, no. 4. 1985.   “Indeed, the Soviet constitution permits public atheistic propaganda but not religious propaganda. A religious book offered to the public would be an offense against the constitution. Thus, it is not surprising the Soviet authorities consider so-called “illegal” importation of Bibles into the Soviet Union as an offense against the laws of the state.” p9.   “Those books and pamphlets which belong to the categories ‘Marxism-Leninism,’ ‘Social Sciences,’ and ‘Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology’ are based on atheism. Those which belong to the category ‘Atheism and Religion’ are anti-theistic, often militantly atheistic, with the exception of those texts which are intended for export to foreign countries.” p10.   “Most of the titles, 17, are concerned with ‘atheistic education of the population’ (total number of copies 761,000)... Some publications deal especially with the question of how a person can accomplish atheistic education goals in mathematic classes by using films.” p14.   “In connection with the previously discussed group, we must also observe the following thematic category which presents ‘Atheism as a provision for a fulfilling life’ to Soviet citizens... Religion is presented as the reason for spiritual and intellectual problems. Religion is to be replaced by a life based on atheistic principles with an atheistic value system and holidays and rituals free of religious content.” pp16-17.   “If we attempt to draw a conclusion from the statistic taken from “New Books,” which, we reiterate, are obviously incomplete, we can state the following: 1) Clearly, atheistic literature in the Soviet Union belongs to the category of prescribed literature, not popular literature.”   ------------------------ From the article, “The Current Situation of Religion in Albania” by Peter Prifti, OPREE, vol III, no. 3. 1983.   “Questioning the zeal, if not the integrity of critics of Albanian atheism, Hoxha said that there are hundreds of millions of people in the world who do not believe in religion. Why then all the astonishment at socialist Albania? He closed his defense by saying, ‘Our state is atheistic by the will of its people.’” p2.   ------------------------ From the article, “Grave Violations of Religious Rights in Albania” by Gjon Sinishta, OPREE, vol III, no. 5. 1983.   “Enver Hoxha again set the stage for action with his infamous speech of February 6, 1967, urging the Albanian youth to fight “religious superstitions.” A ruthless campaign against all religions followed. Everywhere churches were burned or turned into sports arenas, dance halls, movie theaters, apartments, etc. Priests and bishops were publicly beaten. The Franciscan church of Arrmadhe in Shkodra, together with the Friary, was set afire one evening and four elderly Franciscans were burned to death. During 1967, according to the journal of Albanian writers, Nendori (November), about 2200 mosques, churches, chapels, monasteries and other religious buildings were vandalized and closed. Of that number, 327 were Roman Catholic. On November 22, 1967, the government published Decree No. 4337 ordering the annulment of the religious charters and of all laws pertaining to state-church relationships. All religious rites were prohibited and grave penalties were imposed on violators. The remaining priests were sent to forced-labor camps for ‘re-education.’ The Albanian Party and government boasted that it had become the first totally atheistic state in the world.” p13.   “With these articles Albania became the only country in the world where the suppression of religion and the propagation of atheism have become a constitutionally mandated state policy... Prior to the actual enactment of such official acts, the government manifested the same kind of suppression of religion. Fr. Stephen Kurti was executed in 1972 for baptizing a child in a labor camp at the parent’s request. In 1974 the government also sentenced the three remaining Catholic Bishops to detention camps for conduction religious services in private. Following the constitutional outlawing of religion, in 1977 Fran Mark Gjoni of Shkodra was brought to trial for the possession of Bibles. Gjoni admitted, when presented with the Bibles taked from his home, that he had found them in parks and at the seashore where they had been left by tourists or floated in by sea. For his ‘crime’ Gjoni was sentenced to 12 years in prison... For religious criminals such as Gjnoi, according to reports from recent refugees, the government has at least six prisons, nine concentration camps and 14 areas of external exile.” pp14-15.

In this episode I chat with Michael Jones from Inspiring Philosophy about his recent debate with atheist Aron Ra on the question, "Is Christianity Dangerous?" Enjoy the show!!! -------- Here are some excerpts from peer reviewed articles on the role of Atheism in Albania and the former Soviet Union: From the article, “Violations of Freedom of Religion in Albania” by Barbara Frey, OPREE, vol IX, no. 6. 1989. “Belying the Constitution, however, anti-religious activity commenced almost immediately after the new government was formed. In August 1945, the government passed an agrarian reform law which deprived religious institutions of much of their property. A series of show trials and executions were held, following which the Jesuit order was banned in 1946 and the Franciscans in 1947. In 1946, all Catholic priests, nuns, and monks were expelled. Many priests were imprisoned, executed, or assassinated.” pp4-5. “At about the same time, the Ministry of Education banned the teaching of religion in state schools. In April 1947, the Party of Labor recommended introducing anti-religious teaching in schools. The government also attempted to halt religious instruction by clerics and lay-people even in homes.” p5. “Once the statues were passed, criminal penalties which had formerly protected the constitutional guarantee of freedom of religion were removed from the Albanian Penal Code.” p5. “Public meetings were held at which the public denounced the clergy and vowed never to practice religion again. People’s tribunals decided which public celebrations were religious in nature and how to replace them with appropriate national atheistic holidays. During public proceedings, crowds turned over their crucifixes, icons, bibles, and other religious items. Children whose fathers were priests denounced them as fakes, and “thunder sheets” (fletë-rrufe) were posted attacking those parents who had given religious names to their children.” p6. “All possible signs of religion were eradicated. Graveyards and tombstones were cleared of religious symbols: only the Communist star was permitted. Religious phrases were attacked too: the term “P.K.” meaning Përpara Krishit (in English, B.C.) was replaced with “P.E.R.” for Para Erës Sëre (“Before the New Era)... Despite stated constitutional guarantees, the People’s Assembly passed Decree No. 4334 on 13 November 1967 (Published in Gazeta zyrtare on 22 November) which cancelled the legal status of religion... Radio Tiranë announced that Albania was now the “first atheist state in the world.” Religious freedom was removed from the statures; it would shortly be removed from the constitution as well.” p7. Speaking of the 1976 Constitution: “Article 37: The State recognizes no religion whatever and supports atheistic propaganda for the purpose of inculcating the scientific-materialist worldview.” p8. “Article 55 of the 1977 Criminal Code: Fascist, anti-democratic, religious, warmongering or anti-socialist propaganda, as well as the preparation, distribution or the possession for distribution of literature with such a content in order to weaken or undermine the state of the dictatorship of the Proletariat are punishable by imprisonment of between three and ten years. If these actions occur in time of war or if they have caused particularly serious consequences, they will be punished with imprisonment of not less than ten years or with death.” p9. “The government had already instituted another facet of it’s anti-religious campaign. On 23 September 1975, it passed administrative Decree No. 5339 (also the similar Legislative Decree No 5334...) which stipulated that, ‘Citizens who have inappropriate names and offensive surnames from a political, ideological, and moral standpoint are obliged to change them...’ therefore, it is legitimate to insist on the use of national names so that... the names of people do not become an indicator of the religious affiliations and divisions of yesteryear in the eyes of future generations.” p9. -------------------------------- From the article, “Soviet Books and Pamphlets on the Theme of Atheism: Statistics and Crucial Points” by Paul Roth, OPREE, vol V, no. 4. 1985. “Indeed, the Soviet constitution permits public atheistic propaganda but not religious propaganda. A religious book offered to the public would be an offense against the constitution. Thus, it is not surprising the Soviet authorities consider so-called “illegal” importation of Bibles into the Soviet Union as an offense against the laws of the state.” p9. “Those books and pamphlets which belong to the categories ‘Marxism-Leninism,’ ‘Social Sciences,’ and ‘Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology’ are based on atheism. Those which belong to the category ‘Atheism and Religion’ are anti-theistic, often militantly atheistic, with the exception of those texts which are intended for export to foreign countries.” p10. “Most of the titles, 17, are concerned with ‘atheistic education of the population’ (total number of copies 761,000)... Some publications deal especially with the question of how a person can accomplish atheistic education goals in mathematic classes by using films.” p14. “In connection with the previously discussed group, we must also observe the following thematic category which presents ‘Atheism as a provision for a fulfilling life’ to Soviet citizens... Religion is presented as the reason for spiritual and intellectual problems. Religion is to be replaced by a life based on atheistic principles with an atheistic value system and holidays and rituals free of religious content.” pp16-17. “If we attempt to draw a conclusion from the statistic taken from “New Books,” which, we reiterate, are obviously incomplete, we can state the following: 1) Clearly, atheistic literature in the Soviet Union belongs to the category of prescribed literature, not popular literature.” ------------------------ From the article, “The Current Situation of Religion in Albania” by Peter Prifti, OPREE, vol III, no. 3. 1983. “Questioning the zeal, if not the integrity of critics of Albanian atheism, Hoxha said that there are hundreds of millions of people in the world who do not believe in religion. Why then all the astonishment at socialist Albania? He closed his defense by saying, ‘Our state is atheistic by the will of its people.’” p2. ------------------------ From the article, “Grave Violations of Religious Rights in Albania” by Gjon Sinishta, OPREE, vol III, no. 5. 1983. “Enver Hoxha again set the stage for action with his infamous speech of February 6, 1967, urging the Albanian youth to fight “religious superstitions.” A ruthless campaign against all religions followed. Everywhere churches were burned or turned into sports arenas, dance halls, movie theaters, apartments, etc. Priests and bishops were publicly beaten. The Franciscan church of Arrmadhe in Shkodra, together with the Friary, was set afire one evening and four elderly Franciscans were burned to death. During 1967, according to the journal of Albanian writers, Nendori (November), about 2200 mosques, churches, chapels, monasteries and other religious buildings were vandalized and closed. Of that number, 327 were Roman Catholic. On November 22, 1967, the government published Decree No. 4337 ordering the annulment of the religious charters and of all laws pertaining to state-church relationships. All religious rites were prohibited and grave penalties were imposed on violators. The remaining priests were sent to forced-labor camps for ‘re-education.’ The Albanian Party and government boasted that it had become the first totally atheistic state in the world.” p13. “With these articles Albania became the only country in the world where the suppression of religion and the propagation of atheism have become a constitutionally mandated state policy... Prior to the actual enactment of such official acts, the government manifested the same kind of suppression of religion. Fr. Stephen Kurti was executed in 1972 for baptizing a child in a labor camp at the parent’s request. In 1974 the government also sentenced the three remaining Catholic Bishops to detention camps for conduction religious services in private. Following the constitutional outlawing of religion, in 1977 Fran Mark Gjoni of Shkodra was brought to trial for the possession of Bibles. Gjoni admitted, when presented with the Bibles taked from his home, that he had found them in parks and at the seashore where they had been left by tourists or floated in by sea. For his ‘crime’ Gjoni was sentenced to 12 years in prison... For religious criminals such as Gjnoi, according to reports from recent refugees, the government has at least six prisons, nine concentration camps and 14 areas of external exile.” pp14-15.

Inspiring Philosophy and Aron Ra

We are told in the New Testament, " Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds". (Acts 7:22)   And yet for some reason when some of us present that idea that Moses wrote Genesis 1 in the same literary and cultural context that he was educated in, we are accused of denying inspiration or inerrancy. Here I continue my series that basically argues, “Yes… Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians… and he demonstrated his genius for it in his writings where he polemicized the very Egyptian worldview that he was raised in.”   In this episode I lay out some of the evidence that Genesis 1 was in fact a Temple Text.   Enjoy the show.

We are told in the New Testament, " Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds". (Acts 7:22) And yet for some reason when some of us present that idea that Moses wrote Genesis 1 in the same literary and cultural context that he was educated in, we are accused of denying inspiration or inerrancy. Here I continue my series that basically argues, “Yes… Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians… and he demonstrated his genius for it in his writings where he polemicized the very Egyptian worldview that he was raised in.” In this episode I lay out some of the evidence that Genesis 1 was in fact a Temple Text. Enjoy the show.

Genesis 1 as Temple Text

Eric Hernandez

Andrew Rappaport

In this episode I discuss the issue of Molinism with Eric Hernandez and Andrew Rappaport on Andrew's show, Striving for Eternity.   Enjoy the show!

In this episode I discuss the issue of Molinism with Eric Hernandez and Andrew Rappaport on Andrew's show, Striving for Eternity. Enjoy the show!

Molinism with Eric Hernandez and Andrew Rappaport

In this brief episode I discuss a common rejoinder to some arguments that falls back on a vague appeal to symbolism.    Enjoy the show!

In this brief episode I discuss a common rejoinder to some arguments that falls back on a vague appeal to symbolism.  Enjoy the show!

Freedway Thinker #9 - "That's Just Symbolic"

In this episode I begin my long overdue treatment of the theological position known as Annihilationism or Conditional Immortality (Conditionalism). Part one of this series deals primarily with hermeneutical, verbal, and textual issues related to the case made by major proponents of the view.   Enjoy the show!   Major Sources: For Conditionalism -  Rethinking Hell: Readings in Evangelical Conditionalism, ed. by Date, Stump, Anderson, and Grice The Fire that Consumes by Fudge  Papers avail on request   Against Conditionalism -  Hell Under Fire ed. by Morgan and Peterson "On Banishing the Lake of Fire," in The Gagging of God by Carson Papers avail on request

In this episode I begin my long overdue treatment of the theological position known as Annihilationism or Conditional Immortality (Conditionalism). Part one of this series deals primarily with hermeneutical, verbal, and textual issues related to the case made by major proponents of the view. Enjoy the show! Major Sources: For Conditionalism - Rethinking Hell: Readings in Evangelical Conditionalism, ed. by Date, Stump, Anderson, and Grice The Fire that Consumes by Fudge  Papers avail on request Against Conditionalism -  Hell Under Fire ed. by Morgan and Peterson "On Banishing the Lake of Fire," in The Gagging of God by Carson Papers avail on request

Seriously... WTH?! - Part 1

In this episode I review an article by Clint Archer dealing with the issue of the 144,000 found in the book in the Revelation. This article is a good case study in the differences of hermeneutics between Reformed and Dispensational Christians.   You can find the text of this article here: https://www.academia.edu/32930724/144_000_Cattle_on_144_000_Hills_A_response_to_Clint_Archer_on_the_meaning_of_the_144_000_Sealed_in_Revelation_7_and_14  You can find Archer's artlce here: http://thecripplegate.com/why-144000-means-144000/ Enjoy the show! 

In this episode I review an article by Clint Archer dealing with the issue of the 144,000 found in the book in the Revelation. This article is a good case study in the differences of hermeneutics between Reformed and Dispensational Christians.  You can find the text of this article here: <a href="https://www.academia.edu/32930724/144_000_Cattle_on_144_000_Hills_A_response_to_Clint_Archer_on_the_meaning_of_the_144_000_Sealed_in_Revelation_7_and_14" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.academia.edu/32930724/144_000_Cattle_on_144_000_Hills_A_response_to_Clint_Archer_on_the_meaning_of_the_144_000_Sealed_in_Revelation_7_and_14</a> You can find Archer's artlce here: <a href="http://thecripplegate.com/why-144000-means-144000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thecripplegate.com/why-144000-means-144000/</a> Enjoy the show!

I Got 144,000 Problems but Revelation Aint One

In this episode, we discuss the accusation that Calvinism is semi-Gnosticism and whether or not that claim has any merit whatsoever.  Enjoy the show!

In this episode, we discuss the accusation that Calvinism is semi-Gnosticism and whether or not that claim has any merit whatsoever. Enjoy the show!

Is Calvinism Really Semi-Gnostic?

Matthew 24:34 reads, "Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place." (NASB)    For many skeptics this shows that Jesus is a false prophet. Why? Well because they think that Jesus is predicting his second coming at the end of time within the 40 years of those listening to his sermon. But is that the only, or even best understanding of the passage? Or should we understand Jesus' sermon differently?   Enjoy the show!

Matthew 24:34 reads, "Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place." (NASB)  For many skeptics this shows that Jesus is a false prophet. Why? Well because they think that Jesus is predicting his second coming at the end of time within the 40 years of those listening to his sermon. But is that the only, or even best understanding of the passage? Or should we understand Jesus' sermon differently? Enjoy the show!

Did Jesus Falsely Predict His Second Coming?

A common criticism of Christians is that we "cherry pick" from the Bible. We dont eat shellfish and we shave our sideburns, but we believe homosexual behavior is a sin and affirm the 10 commandments. Are we cherry picking or is something more theological going on? 

A common criticism of Christians is that we "cherry pick" from the Bible. We dont eat shellfish and we shave our sideburns, but we believe homosexual behavior is a sin and affirm the 10 commandments. Are we cherry picking or is something more theological going on?

On Cherry Picking from the Bible

In this episode I continue my previous episode with some musings on various issues related to Reformed Soteriology. In this episode I discuss a Warranted Case from the Bible for someone to affirm Reformed / Calvinistic Compatibilism (that we are both determined and free) as well as addressing the objection that Calvinism in someway makes God the "author if sin." Enjoy the show!

In this episode I continue my previous episode with some musings on various issues related to Reformed Soteriology. In this episode I discuss a Warranted Case from the Bible for someone to affirm Reformed / Calvinistic Compatibilism (that we are both determined and free) as well as addressing the objection that Calvinism in someway makes God the "author if sin." Enjoy the show!

Calvinist Musings - Part 2

In this episode, I will be presenting Part I of my paper on Literary Framework and Polemics in Genesis 1 from a Historical-Grammatical methodology. Enjoy the show!   For the full paper (including footnotes not in the recordings) and to sneak a peek at what is coming, you can find the paper here: https://www.academia.edu/29550502/A_Historical-Grammatical_and_Polemical_Reading_of_Genesis_1

In this episode, I will be presenting Part I of my paper on Literary Framework and Polemics in Genesis 1 from a Historical-Grammatical methodology. Enjoy the show! For the full paper (including footnotes not in the recordings) and to sneak a peek at what is coming, you can find the paper here: <a href="https://www.academia.edu/29550502/A_Historical-Grammatical_and_Polemical_Reading_of_Genesis_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.academia.edu/29550502/A_Historical-Grammatical_and_Polemical_Reading_of_Genesis_1</a>

A Historical-Grammatical and Polemical Reading of Genesis 1 - Part I

In this short Freed Byte episode, I talk about two passages that make it nearly impossible for me to become a Dispensationalist. And yes... there is an easter-egg from my son at the end (thanks Uncle Fred!)    Enjoy! 

In this short Freed Byte episode, I talk about two passages that make it nearly impossible for me to become a Dispensationalist. And yes... there is an easter-egg from my son at the end (thanks Uncle Fred!)  Enjoy!

FREED BYTE: Why I Can't Be A Dispensationalist

Jesus Mythicism

In this episode I give some critical comments about the method and argumentation of Alex O'Conner (CosmicSkeptic) in his recent debate with Jonathan McLatchie.   The basic points of contention - his failed epistemological standard and use of hyperskepticism as a method, and his advancement of the failed thesis of Jesus Mythicism and unchecked parroting of arguments made by the likes of unemployed blogger, Richard Carrier.   Enjoy the show!

In this episode I give some critical comments about the method and argumentation of Alex O'Conner (CosmicSkeptic) in his recent debate with Jonathan McLatchie.  The basic points of contention - his failed epistemological standard and use of hyperskepticism as a method, and his advancement of the failed thesis of Jesus Mythicism and unchecked parroting of arguments made by the likes of unemployed blogger, Richard Carrier.  Enjoy the show!

CosmicSkeptic and His Jesus Mythicism Fail

Do we really need philosophy to understand the Bible? Or do we just need the Bible and can write off philosophy as worldy? Can we even understand the Bible without philosophy in the first place?    Enjoy the reflections in this edition of the Freedway Thinker!

Do we really need philosophy to understand the Bible? Or do we just need the Bible and can write off philosophy as worldy? Can we even understand the Bible without philosophy in the first place?  Enjoy the reflections in this edition of the Freedway Thinker!

Freedway Thinker #10 - Philosophy and the Bible

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