Reasonable Faith Podcast Questions on Eternity, Apostolic Authority, and Prayer
Dec 29, 2025
Dive into intriguing discussions about the afterlife and the authority of Scripture, where the concept of a timeless universe gets critiqued. Explore the nuances of prayer while driving—it's all about the attitude! Dr. Craig also highlights the significance of divine authority over tradition and shares thoughts on Neanderthal origins. Plus, he addresses how to navigate tricky interactions in class and recognizes the value of undesigned coincidences as historical evidence. A fascinating mix of philosophy and practical advice!
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Timeless Meta-Universe Collapses Into God
- A purported 'timeless and spaceless meta-universe' is incoherent if taken literally because a meta-universe implies spatiotemporal reality.
- If loosened, the description simply rebrands God rather than offering a naturalistic alternative.
Tradition Is Fallible, Scripture Remains Authoritative
- Craig finds no scriptural warrant for ecclesiastical tradition as an authoritative source comparable to Scripture.
- He notes early church disagreement and erroneous traditions as reasons to treat tradition as fallible wisdom, not infallible revelation.
New Skull Finds Fit Existing Human-Origin View
- Recent ancient skull finds in China (Youngstian skulls) do not change Craig's view of human origins.
- He provisionally identifies Homo heidelbergensis as the common ancestor of Homo sapiens, Neanderthals, and Denisovans.