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Moral Relativism and Two “Ten Commandments”

Does moral relativism make sense? Are all ethical theories equally good and deserving of our respect? Can a moral code be wrong? Should we always tolerate people and cultures who have different moral standards than we do? One way of examining these questions is to compare two very different versions of the Ten Commandments. We [...]

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Great Posts of the Week – May 11, 2012

Each week I highlight some terrific resources to connect readers at Reasons for God with a wider selection of excellent content. Enjoy! The Reasons for God “Great Posts of the Week”: Ancient relics provide archaeological support for King David’s existence at Mail Online Interview with Navy SEAL Chad Williams on his Christian faith at Apologetics [...]

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A Story of Modern Evil: Escape from Camp 14

This post is a bit different from most posts at Reasons for God, but I’ve written and shared it because this is a story that needs to be told. However, the themes of the story touch on at least two prominent apologetic issues: the problem of evil and the moral argument for the existence of [...]

Is God a Moral Monster? by Dr. Paul Copan

Book Review of Is God a Moral Monster? by Dr. Paul Copan

About a year ago while I was at Harvard, talking with one of the students I regularly mentored, it happened that two of his friends walked by and stopped to say hello. We began to talk about their perspective on life and it quickly became clear that they were staunch atheists with a strong aversion [...]

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Dr. Paul Copan at Church of the Cross

The following talk by Dr. Paul Copan, on the “Top Challenges For Christians,” was given at Church of the Cross on March 18th, 2012, through a partnership between the Christian Legal Society and Telos Ministries. We are grateful for the partial funding provided for the event by Tactical Faith! If you’d like to discuss this talk, I invite [...]

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Book Review of Is God a Moral Monster? by Dr. Paul Copan

About a year ago while I was at Harvard, talking with one of the students I regularly mentored, it happened that two of his friends walked by and stopped to say hello. We began to talk about their … [Read More...]

Dr. Paul Copan at Church of the Cross

The following talk by Dr. Paul Copan, on the "Top Challenges For Christians," was given at Church of the Cross on March 18th, 2012, through a partnership between the Christian Legal Society … [Read More...]

Dr. Paul Copan on Evil and Justice

The following talk was given at Boston College Law School on March 19th, 2012, through a partnership between the Christian Legal Society and Telos Ministries. We are grateful for the partial funding … [Read More...]

Is Religion Bad for Kids?

Imagine with me two different parenting styles: Type A and Type B. When these two types are scientifically compared to one another, and the outcomes of each approach to children are carefully … [Read More...]

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Moral Relativism and Two “Ten Commandments”

Does moral relativism make sense? Are all ethical theories equally good and deserving of our respect? Can a moral code be wrong? Should we always tolerate people and cultures who have different moral … [Read More...]

The Reason Rally and Generosity

The Reason Rally, hosted by "many of the country’s largest and most influential secular organizations, will feature "music, comedy, speakers, and so much more." As "the largest secular event in … [Read More...]

The Reason Rally

On March 24th, Richard Dawkins and other atheists plan to host a “Reason Rally” in Washington, D.C. As their website explains, “The Reason Rally is an event sponsored by many of the country’s … [Read More...]

Why Darwin Day is Hosted by the Wrong People

Darwin Day is hosted by the wrong group of people. To understand why, you first need to know who hosts Darwin Day. Here are the easily accessible facts: The International Darwin Day Foundation (IDDF), … [Read More...]

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