
Volume 33 / Number 2 |
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Avatar: A Postmodern Pagan Myth (Cultural Apologetics): The movie Avatar
is an all-time smash hit not merely because of its special effects, but also
because of its mythic potency. The pagan notion of nature worship in opposition
to the Judeo-Christian notion of man's dominion over nature is at the heart of
the film, fueling a "battle of gods" over the future of the planet. [Brian
Godawa]
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God on the Brain (Scientific Apologetics): Can brain research explain the
origin of morality and religion? According to both religion detractor Richard
Dawkins and religion advocates Andrew Newberg and Mark Waldman, it can; but
whether these scientists are against us or for us, their conclusions are flawed.
[Angus Menuge]
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Atheists and the Quest for Objective Morality (Philosophical Apologetics):
Atheists often argue that they can make moral claims and live good moral lives
without believing in god. Many theists agree, but the real issue is whether
atheism can provide a justification for morality. [Chad Meister]
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Culturally Corrosive Comedy: The Daily Show and The Colbert Report (Cultural
Discernment): Comedy Central's The Daily Show starring Jon Stewart and
The
Colbert Report starring Stephen Colbert routinely skewer conservatives while
presenting a cynical view of important issues and events of the day.
Nonetheless, in Internet polls people keep selecting Stewart as one of their
most trusted newscasters! [Ted Baehr and Tom Snyder]
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Are Animists Model Environmentalists? (Critical Thinking): Many
environmentalists have claimed that tribal societies are more ecologically
sensitive than cultures embracing Christianity, and they have attributed this to
the tribes' animistic religious traditions. However, our research on animism
suggests different conclusions. Included: an Effective Evangelism sidebar on
witnessing to animists. [Dan Story]
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Practical Hermeneutics: Recognizing and Interpreting Anthropomorphic
Language [Ron Rhodes]
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Viewpoint: What's Wrong with Black Theology? [La Shawn Barber]
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Probing Today's Religious Movements.
Promoting Doctrinal Discernment & Critical Thinking
Providing Reasons for Christian Faith & Ethics
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