Survey: Millions of Non-Christian Iraqis Watch Christian TV

boremetotears »

Tue Mar 24, 2009 12:09 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I wonder if they watch the John Hagee Show?

Evangelical Scholar Takes New Atheists Seriously

boremetotears »

Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:43 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

ID4234: "many who started out as atheists have read the Bible and turned to faith in Christ... Jay Sekulow, Josh McDowell, and Lee Strobel."

Of course, there's no such thing as an "ex-atheist"; Sekulow, McDowell, and Strobel must have never been "true atheists" then.

Just teasing :)

Just wanted to point out a popular site where ex-Christians post their deconversion "testimonies," as there seems to be a difference of opinion as to the motivations and Biblical literacy of ex-believers.

exchristian.net is one, but there are others.

Evangelical Scholar Takes New Atheists Seriously

boremetotears »

Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:34 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 1

re: Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron... not my first pick when it comes to choose an apologist.

Yes, we have great fun with the banana, aka "our worst enemy."

Evangelical Scholar Takes New Atheists Seriously

boremetotears »

Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:45 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 1

Re: "There are a good many Christians who are almost completely unschooled in the basics of the faith. Even though they believe in God and have faith in Christ, they would be hard pressed to offer even the most intellectual defense of their faith,"... AND... And in some cases, the New Atheists have studied the Christian faith more (in order to reject it) than some Christians.
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When I first left Christianity, I was struck with this same paradox: Generally, atheists know the Bible far better than Christians.

However, contrary to the claim here, atheists don't "learn" the Bible to reject it; many are former Christians themselves who chose, at some point, to finally sit down and read the thing. *Hence* they are atheists. See the difference?

Crumbs from an atheist: Stop misinforming Christians in "apologetics" classes. Why? They waltz into debates like they own the place... and the atheists have them for lunch. Eeesh. It's just painful to watch. Seriously.

Christian Band Asks Atheist Guitarist to Step Down

boremetotears »

Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:34 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 4

Jason,

You are a thoughtful and courageous person. It can be a difficult transition for some, but, ultimately, there is great freedom and wisdom to be discovered in what is true.

Respectfully,

an ex-Christian (among many, many others)