Category Archives: Faith, Science & Doubt

Bradley Monton on the goals of science

Posted on February 21, 2011 by me

Food for thought: “If science really is permanently committed to methodological naturalism – the philosophical position that restricts all explanations in science to naturalistic explanations –  it follows that the aim of science is not generating true theories. Instead, the … Continue reading →

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New atheism, bad philosophy

Posted on February 17, 2011 by me

If there’s one thing that distinguishes the so-called “New Atheists” from the old atheists, it’s that the New Atheists are notoriously bad at philosophy, something I’ve said before. Edward Feser writes on this topic, Philosophers and theologians are constantly told … Continue reading →

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The Ehrman Project

Posted on January 19, 2011 by me

A number of well-known theologians, including folks such as D.A. Carson, Ben Witherington, Craig Evans, and Alvin Plantinga, have contributed video responses to many issues raised by Bart Ehrman (who I have mentioned before), to The Ehrman Project, a website … Continue reading →

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A little philosophical diversion: Why the Outsider Test for Faith fails

Posted on September 24, 2010 by me

Okay, every once in a while I just have to comment on the ridiculous nature of certain atheists’ attempts to appear superior to people who don’t think “faith” is a bad word. I really should just unsubscribe to the Debunking … Continue reading →

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