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To: RoosterRedux

Total agreement with you regarding Frank Turek. First a word about “apologetics”. The word drives me crazy because many (most?) Christians hear the word and say or think “why are you apologizing for your faith?”. But the word in Greek is “apologia”, meaning a defense of the faith. This is the word in 1 Peter 3:15 that says “always be ready with a defense (apologia) for the hope that is within you ... “ As apologists, we are defending the faith, not apologizing for it.

Back to Frank Turek, he and Norm Geisler (now deceased) wrote a book that I consider the text for Christian apologetics 101. It has the incredible title, “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist”. Each chapter covers a different topic about the faith such as cosmology, fine-tuned universe, evolution vs. creation, Bible accuracy, evidence for the resurrection and many others. It is easy reading and enjoyable if you don’t mind having your atheism challenged. It runs about $16 on amazon. Highly recommended.


8 posted on 12/22/2023 5:10:22 AM PST by JohnEBoy (I voted for Trump to be my president, not my pastor.)
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To: JohnEBoy
Total agreement with you regarding Frank Turek. First a word about “apologetics”. The word drives me crazy because many (most?) Christians hear the word and say or think “why are you apologizing for your faith?”. But the word in Greek is “apologia”, meaning a defense of the faith. This is the word in 1 Peter 3:15 that says “always be ready with a defense (apologia) for the hope that is within you ... “ As apologists, we are defending the faith, not apologizing for it.

Could use more on Quora.com. I usually tell them as here, by the grace of God.

See also Genesis Impact (2020) | Full Movie [text transcribed using AI https://poe.com. Scripted exchange btwn science museum teacher and student challenging him. See comment]
House of Grace Films [transcription by daniel1212] ^ | 2023 | House of Grace Films

[Video transcript] Can Scientists Answer These Questions? RNA, Abiogenesis, Chemical Natural Selection & more Dr. James Tour. [More of his videos here].
Dr. James Tour ^ | 8-24-2023 | Dr. James Tour

Posted on 11/26/2023, 2:45:43 PM by daniel1212

[Video transcript] Can Scientists Answer These Questions? RNA, Abiogenesis, Chemical Natural Selection & more Dr. James Tour. [Video. [More of his videos here].

10 posted on 12/22/2023 5:55:32 PM PST by daniel1212 (Turn 2 the Lord Jesus who saves damned+destitute sinners on His acct, believe, b baptized+follow HIM)
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