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Two Liars for Jesus and an Aging Philosopher

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How two desperate Biblical literalists exploited a declining philosopher–and why. The sharp intellect of philosopher Antony Flew exceeded that of Bertrand Russell by some accounts, as did his devastating critique of theism.  And yet, the final years leading up to his death in … Continue reading

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Trusting Doubt – Chapter 6

All Truth Is God’s Truth  If devotion to truth is the hallmark of morality, then there is no greater, more heroic form of devotion than the act of a man who assumes the responsibility of thinking. —Ayn Rand IN JUDAISM … Continue reading

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Trusting Doubt – Chapter 3. The Bible Stands (The History of the Bible)

The Bible stands like a rock undaunted ‘Mid the raging storms of time; Its pages burn with the truth eternal, And they glow with a light sublime. The Bible stands like a mountain towering Far above the works of men; … Continue reading

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Trusting Doubt – Chapter 2. One Way. (What Evangelicals Believe)

There is one Way, and only one, Out of our gloom, and sin, and care, To that far land where shines no sun Because the face of God is there. —Cecil F. Alexander “I AM TOO A CHRISTIAN MY HUSBAND … Continue reading

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Trusting Doubt – Chapter 1. Leaving Home

Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. —Frederick Faber1 WHEN I FIRST STARTED HAVING MISGIVINGS ABOUT MY FAITH I DID WHAT ANY GOOD Evangelical would: I prayed. I was fifteen at the time, earnest … Continue reading

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