In the Arena: The Debates and Lectures of William Lane Craig Secular Humanism vs Christianity
Oct 15, 2022
Dr. William Lane Craig, a leading philosopher and theologian, engages in a captivating debate with an attorney over the clash between secular humanism and Christianity. They explore the fairness of demanding belief in ancient miracles without modern evidence, questioning the reliability of religious doctrines. The duo dissects the moral implications of biblical narratives and the tension between faith and empirical evidence, while critically examining the historical basis for Jesus' resurrection and the ethics surrounding human suffering. Their insights prompt deep reflections on belief, morality, and truth.
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Demand For Verifiable Evidence
- Eddie Tabash argues that miraculous claims rooted in ancient hearsay violate modern standards of evidence and so secular humanism is more reliable.
- He insists God should reproduce miracles today under verifiable conditions if salvation depended on them.
Moral Objections To Biblical God
- Tabash contends the biblical God issues immoral commands and permits vast unnecessary suffering, undermining divine morality.
- He questions why an omnipotent God wouldn't create a world with far less pain if loving humanity.
Auschwitz Survivor's Lasting Trauma
- Tabash recounts his mother's Auschwitz survival and how trauma weakened rather than improved her character.
- He uses this to argue immense suffering doesn't reliably produce moral growth.