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Formulating the Argument from Fine-Tuning
Dr. Craig, I have been thinking recently about the fine-tuning argument, especially in Bayesian terms. Normally, even if one begins with extremely skeptical priors for theism (for example, one in an octillion), the probability of the evidence on theism appears...
arguments against the existence of god, bayes' theorem, collins, robin, fine tuning argument, naturalism, o’conner, alex
A Moral but Unbelieving Son
Dr. Craig, I have listened to your podcast since you started it years ago. Thank you. My question comes from reading Faith and Doubt by John Ortberg (Zondervan, 2008). In the chapter Why Bother he writes, "If God does not exist, we lose a life devoted to seek...
belief in god, morality, natural law, naturalism, objective moral values and duties
Biological Evolution in an Infinite Multiverse
How would you respond to an evolutionist who says that the universe could be possibly infinite in size and therefore evolution wouldn't be a miracle since it could appear anywhere? Michael
abiogenesis, causation, evolution, methodological naturalism, naturalism
Demons and Natural Evil
Dear Dr Craig: What is your opinion of a Fall of the Angels hypothesis that would help explain natural evil in the world? Mentioned by UK Anglican priest Rev Michael Lloyd in his book, "Cafe Theology", it basically describes the possibility that there is some...
divine sovereignty, evil, moral evil, natural law, naturalism, satan and demons
God and the Applicability of Mathematics
Dear Dr. Craig, I finished watching your YouTube video entitled, "The (Un)Reasonableness of Mathematics." In this video you state that "the effectiveness of mathematics in describing the physical world is literally a miracle, and therefore evidence for the ex...
character and nature of god, creation ex nihilo, mathematics, applicability of, miracles, naturalism, perfect being theology
Inconsistency concerning Moral Platonism
Dear Dr Craig, In you debate with Wielenberg, you mention that one of the problems of Wielenberg's view is "that he is postulating causal connections between physical objects and abstract objects, where none seems to exist." (P. 64) However, in your writ...
abstract objects, moral relativism, moral values, naturalism, objective moral values and duties, platonism
Physicists & Philosophers Reply to the Kalam Cosmological Argument (Pt IV)
Will Dr Craig at any time respond to this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGKe6YzHiME? There is so much in there that is way above my understanding, although a lot of it 'feels' just obfuscation and unprovable. Paul
arguments for the existence of god, causal determinism, causation, cosmological argument, cosmology, creation ex nihilo
Serious Atheist Philosophy: Then and Now
Dear Dr. Craig I'm a Non-Christian that respects your work and scholarship. I'm writing today to ask you to perhaps give a brief overview and your own perspective of the Atheist side of the Philosophy of Religion. Some of my favorite articles and wri...
atheism, christian philosophy, naturalism, philosophical theology, philosophy of religion, skepticism
Draper’s Anti-Theistic Argument
Hey Dr. Craig, thank you for all your work in apologetics. You've played a huge role in helping me maintain my faith. I'm convinced that both the evidential and logical problem of evil doesn't work but Paul Draper has put forward a stronger formula...
draper, paul, evil, problem of, explanatory power, naturalism, theism
Meaninglessness and Evangelism
Why do you try to persuade nonbelievers that naturalism is unlivable and depressing when you argue that non-Christians will be eternally tormented for not believing in the right kind of god? I'm not asking you why it's just for nonbelievers to be torme...
arguments for the existence of god, hell, meaning of life, naturalism, worldview
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Formulating the Argument from Fine-Tuning
Dr. Craig, I have been thinking recently about the fine-tuning argument, especially in Bayesian terms. Normally, even if one begins with extremely skeptical priors for theism (for example, one in an octillion), the probability of the evidence on theism appears...
arguments against the existence of god, bayes' theorem, collins, robin, fine tuning argument, naturalism, o’conner, alex
A Moral but Unbelieving Son
Dr. Craig, I have listened to your podcast since you started it years ago. Thank you. My question comes from reading Faith and Doubt by John Ortberg (Zondervan, 2008). In the chapter Why Bother he writes, "If God does not exist, we lose a life devoted to seek...
belief in god, morality, natural law, naturalism, objective moral values and duties
Biological Evolution in an Infinite Multiverse
How would you respond to an evolutionist who says that the universe could be possibly infinite in size and therefore evolution wouldn't be a miracle since it could appear anywhere? Michael
abiogenesis, causation, evolution, methodological naturalism, naturalism
Demons and Natural Evil
Dear Dr Craig: What is your opinion of a Fall of the Angels hypothesis that would help explain natural evil in the world? Mentioned by UK Anglican priest Rev Michael Lloyd in his book, "Cafe Theology", it basically describes the possibility that there is some...
divine sovereignty, evil, moral evil, natural law, naturalism, satan and demons
God and the Applicability of Mathematics
Dear Dr. Craig, I finished watching your YouTube video entitled, "The (Un)Reasonableness of Mathematics." In this video you state that "the effectiveness of mathematics in describing the physical world is literally a miracle, and therefore evidence for the ex...
character and nature of god, creation ex nihilo, mathematics, applicability of, miracles, naturalism, perfect being theology