Opposing Views

Unmasking the Jesus Seminar Unmasking the Jesus Seminar- Eleven-part series of posts by Rev. Mark Roberts. Probe Ministries: The Jesus Seminar Probe Ministries: The Jesus Seminar- Article criticizing the assumptions of the Jesus Seminar and arguing that the Seminar's portrayal of Jesus cannot account for the success of C… "Intelligent Design" Not Accepted by Most Scientists "Intelligent Design" Not Accepted by Most Scientists- A critique by the National Center for Science Education. Design Yes, Intelligent No Design Yes, Intelligent No- Critique of Intelligent Design Theory and Neocreationism. Skeptical Inquirer. Neither Intelligent nor Designed Neither Intelligent nor Designed- An article with the premise that Intelligent Design fails to meet even the most fundamental elements of rational inquiry. Intelligent Design? Intelligent Design?- A Natural History Magazine article with position statements of proponents of ID and responses by opponents. Discovery Institute's "Wedge Project" Discovery Institute's "Wedge Project"- Critique of the Center for the Renewal of Science and Culture's (CRSC) widely-circulated position paper on intelligent design. The Theological Nature of Intelligent Design The Theological Nature of Intelligent Design- A site that argues that ID seeks to elevate one theological position that God intervenes in evolution in empirically detectable ways,… CSI: Intelligent Design Watch CSI: Intelligent Design Watch- The Committee for Skeptical Inquiry presents articles, books, news items and links related to intelligent design. Why “Intelligent Design” (ID) is Not Science Why “Intelligent Design” (ID) is Not Science- A research scientist presents arguments against ID and suggests reasons why it should not be taught in the classroom. Critically Analyzing the Intelligent Design Movement Critically Analyzing the Intelligent Design Movement- An archive of materials that critically examine the scientific claims of the ID movement. The New International Perversion The New International Perversion- The author states that 64,576 words and 17 verses have been removed by this translation and that there are poor word choices in other places, whi… The Dispensational Errors of Charles Ryrie & Dallas Theological Seminary The Dispensational Errors of Charles Ryrie & Dallas Theological Seminary- Because Dr. Charles Ryrie does not understand or accept mid-Acts dispensationalism, his teachings arrive … Christian Forums: Dispensationalism Christian Forums: Dispensationalism- Open to participation by all Christians, this forum allows its members to discuss various dispensational topics, including theological disagre… The Miracles, Signs and Wonders of the Great Commission The Miracles, Signs and Wonders of the Great Commission- The miraculous signs and wonders mentioned in the Great Commission occur 65 times in the book of Acts, and this paper pres… The Dispensational Berean The Dispensational Berean- The Dispensational Berean, which contains material from the former Berean Dispensational site, analyzes the various differences between the main Dispens… Classic Pauline Dispensationalism Explained Classic Pauline Dispensationalism Explained- These Pauline Dispensationalists believe the church began at Pentecost (Acts 2), but that the doctrinal details were a complete myster… Question17 : Mid-Acts Dispensationalism Question17 : Mid-Acts Dispensationalism- Traditional Dispensationalists ponder mid-Acts Dispensationalism, and the fact that before Paul was saved, Peter and James never mentioned… What do we mean by Dispensational Truth? What do we mean by Dispensational Truth?- Dispensational Truth, from the Acts 28 perspective, distinguishes between the blessing, "The meek shall inherit the earth", and those ble… Right Division Right Division- This Yahoo Group is devoted to issues concerning dispensational truth, emphasizes the ministry of the apostle Paul, and welcomes suggestions on more effectively co… The General Epistles: Where do they Fit? The General Epistles: Where do they Fit?- David M. Havard shows why the "12 in or out" debate will never affect the mid-Acts view of the general epistles, because these are really… Capitalism in the Gilded Age: Social Darwinism Capitalism in the Gilded Age: Social Darwinism- Short article on a secular philosophical position opposing the social gospel movement. Capitalism in the Gilded Age: Gospel of Wealth Capitalism in the Gilded Age: Gospel of Wealth- Explanation of the theoretical position opposing the social gospel movement. Edgar, Robin - The Emerson Avenger Edgar, Robin - The Emerson Avenger- The writer offers his opinions after a revelatory religious experience. Reasonable Doubts Reasonable Doubts- Radio show and podcast presenting a skeptical guide to religion and the supernatural. Jesus Christ Is the Only Way to God Jesus Christ Is the Only Way to God- Opposition to Catholicism, New Age, Judaism, paganism, atheism, Buddhism, the "unsaved," and versions of the Bible other than the King James. Edgar Cayce: The Sleeping (False) Prophet Edgar Cayce: The Sleeping (False) Prophet- Essay from a Christian point of view examines his life and work, concluding that he left a tragic legacy as a well-meaning but misguided… The Page of Unreason The Page of Unreason- Information about the destructive sects Scientology, Anthroposophy, and Jehovah's Witnesses. The Secular Web The Secular Web- Portal for naturalism, non-belief in God, with online collection of submitted articles as well as news links, sales of books and merchandise, and discussion forum. Anarcho-Statism: A False Alternatibve Anarcho-Statism: A False Alternatibve- Sam Wells questions the ability of an anarchist system to protect the individual liberty.