We had some pretty good discussion tonight. It’s interesting how much of our culture and tradition effects the way we view our faith. We’re so fortunate that as time moves on, research and archaeology keep producing more evidence of the Bible’s reliability and accuracy.
Here are the full notes that I used without the blank spaces: click here to download them.
Also here’s the Tim Keller video that we listened to:
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Bergeron · June 15, 2011 at 11:45 pm
That’s cool, I never really thought about Jesus as the better version of all these people. I knew he was the best of all but I never made the correlation before. Short video that told alot.
Bergeron · June 15, 2011 at 11:58 pm
Here is a link to an idea formulated by Blaise Pascal. I wrote a paper on this in college. I realize in reading this there are many holes that can be attacked. But if you read it simply and rationally and understand it to go towards your belief then it just makes sense to a rational person. I don’t think betting on God makes you a believer but as for a logical argument towards the question of “Why should I believe in God?” it offers those lacking faith to stand on some solid ground. I may be completly wrong but thats how I see it.
Bergeron · June 15, 2011 at 11:59 pm
Sorry here is the link.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blaise_Pascal#Religious_conversion
April Adams · June 16, 2011 at 9:26 am
I like Pascal’s Wager. I’ve used it before. Yeah, parts of it can be argued and it’s not fool proof since it can be applied to other religions, but when you’re arguing atheism it’s pretty good. I’ve said this before on the issue of whether or not there is a God: “If I’m right, when we die, we’ll all know. If I’m wrong, when we die, no one will know.” There’s more to lose if you don’t believe.
Bergeron · June 16, 2011 at 10:02 pm
and you are now a philosopher….
April Adams · June 21, 2011 at 10:40 am
Too bad it doesn’t pay any money, haha.
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